Mine Equipment Mechanic

MLC•Sainte Genevieve, MO

About The Position

The Mine Equipment Mechanic supports safe and reliable mining operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and inspecting heavy mobile equipment. The role works with operations and maintenance teams to maximize equipment availability, improve reliability, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The mechanic performs preventive maintenance, mechanical and weld repairs, and work on pneumatic, hydraulic, and related systems. The position also involves operating mobile equipment and maintenance tools, completing workplace examinations and pre-operational inspections, documenting repair and inventory information using computer software, and communicating equipment issues and operational concerns to supervisors and team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
First Class status or equivalent approved apprenticeship or certification training in Mechanical Maintenance, Mobile Equipment Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, or Instrumentation; alternatively, relevant vocational or technical training and experience.
Ability to pass a mechanical aptitude assessment.
Competent reading, math, and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems with minimal supervision.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to safely work in an industrial mining environment and perform physical maintenance activities.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree, certification, apprenticeship, or equivalent training in heavy equipment, diesel technology, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
Experience maintaining heavy mobile mining or construction equipment.
Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and welding repairs.
Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently perform preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and weld repairs on mobile mining equipment, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and related systems.
Install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mobile equipment using manuals, schematics, and technical documentation.
Identify equipment operational problems and causes of breakdowns, and make repairs to minimize production interruptions.
Perform and document workplace examinations and mobile equipment pre-operational inspections.
Safely operate mobile equipment, hand tools, power tools, and other equipment needed for maintenance activities.
Use a computer and related software to create work requests, document repairs, look up spare parts, and manage inventory.
Communicate equipment issues, lubrication concerns, and operational inefficiencies with supervisors and team members.
Work independently and collaboratively to support continuous improvement, safe work practices, and operational efficiency.

Benefits

401(k) plan with a company match and an additional employer-funded contribution.
Tuition reimbursement for 100% of approved eligible education expenses after six months of employment.
Paid vacation and company-paid holidays.
Employer HSA contributions for medical plan participants.
Wellness program.
$100 annually toward a gym membership.
Company-provided disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health, financial, and personal support resources.
Eligibility for performance-based incentive opportunities.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Student loan reimbursement assistance is coming soon.