Maintenance Technician- Mechanic-Center Hill, Fl

North American Mining•Daytona Beach, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Dragline Welder/Mechanic to perform maintenance, welding, and mechanical repairs on draglines and other heavy mining equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Mechanical technical training in vocational school or equivalent experience.
Practical knowledge of welding equipment and repair.
Clean MVR.
Ability to work rotating shifts.
Fluency in English is preferred.
Five years of verifiable experience in heavy equipment maintenance is preferred.
Knowledge of all phases of welding, cutting, air arcing, grinding, and an understanding of metal properties.
Knowledge of machine assemblies, bearings, gearing, seal, and rebuilding gear trains.
Knowledge and skill of millwright and pipe fitter procedures.
Must be able to operate company vehicles while maintaining a valid driving record (MVR) in good standing.
Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL license.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual is a plus.
Prior dragline maintenance experience preferred.
Experience in heavy equipment maintenance a plus.
Certification preferred for welding equipment and repair.

Responsibilities

Perform and report mechanical inspections of equipment and record data in forms, books, and computers.
Read and comprehend equipment parts books and manuals.
Demonstrate knowledge of reading and interpreting technical manuals, instructions, and equipment blueprints and schematics.
Use aerial lifting equipment to make elevated repairs.
Troubleshoot air compressors and lube systems.
Perform all job functions in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Follow all state and federal environmental regulations.
Use mechanical tooling and test instruments.
Accurately assess mechanical breakdowns.
Understand bearing, gearing, and drive components.
Weld all metals and understand metal properties.
Read and understand blueprints with the ability to assemble and fabricate parts from them.
Operate boom trucks, welding trucks, and forklifts.
Perform all phases of welding and cutting.
Locate and repair cracks in metal parts and structural members.
Perform assigned duties with little or no supervision.
Apply necessary safety precautions to perform assigned work.