Lube Technician

Coeur Mining•Lead, SD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Lube Technician is responsible for the performance of the following duties in a safe and productive manner. Coeur Wharf is an open-pit, heap-leach gold operation and the only gold mine operating in South Dakota. Located in the northern Black Hills, Wharf is the only known operating mine that shares a hillside with a ski resort, Terry Peak. Coeur Wharf has been part of the local community since 1983, actively volunteering and supporting the arts, educational programs, beautification events and children’s and wellness programs. Approximately 250 miners, geologists, engineers, environmentalists, operators and various business leaders are employed at the mine and call South Dakota home. Coeur Wharf prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development, and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.

Requirements

Follow all procedures and safety measures to assure safe production
Work in all conditions and environments, approximately 80% of job is outdoors
Able to lift 65 lbs. on an occasional basis
Able to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground daily
Able to bend and stoop, craw on a continuous basis (access machines as needed)
Work as a team member and communicate openly with others
Self-directed and able to take leadership role on many projects
Willing to stop work for safety concerns and always abide by safety best practices, policies and procedures
Respirator use is required
Ability to work alone
A high school diploma or equivalent
A vocational-technical college degree
1-3 years’ experience in equipment maintenance
Diesel Mechanic Experience

Nice To Haves

Rotation of work assignments to maintain training

Responsibilities

Perform daily lubrication tasks on all mobile mining equipment in pit operations.
Operates and inspects machines and equipment to diagnose/trouble shoot defects
Perform regularly scheduled PM services and have knowledge of any and all current lubes being used
Maintain service equipment such as service truck, fuel pumps, lube systems and other equipment needed to perform required duties
Assist in keeping an accurate and up-to-date record of any PM services performed
Dismantle and reassemble equipment as necessary
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges
Assist in the replacement of defective engines and subassemblies
Tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency
Assist workers in assembly and disassembly of equipment
Assist in the ordering of parts
Assist in scheduling and prioritizing of equipment maintenance
Create work orders and job requests when necessary
Perform daily workplace and equipment safety inspections
Maintain a clean and citation-free mine site environment