Mining Equipment Field Welder / Mechanic

Empire Southwest•Elko, NV

8d•$21 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

Empire Southwest is seeking experienced technicians to repair and rebuild structurally failed or worn parts using welding reconstruction processes. The role serves clients in field settings and may involve adverse weather and other challenging shop or field conditions. Employees must accept out-of-town assignments requiring overnight stays and travel to remote locations as needed. The employee communicates conditions, problems, instructions, and recommendations to associates, clients, and management. The position includes fabricating and repairing metal parts, interpreting sketches and diagrams, operating welding equipment, preparing service reports, and planning and controlling repair-job costs. Employees maintain company equipment and follow applicable safety policies, company procedures, and standards. Additional duties include maintaining personal tools, learning and using Empire, Caterpillar, and allied-product procedures and systems, maintaining a current MSHA card when required by the work area, providing on-the-job training when assigned, clarifying job instructions and progress, working overtime as needed, and performing other related duties. This is a safety-sensitive position. The schedule is Monday through Friday on the first/day shift, with work in the field. The listed pay range is $21.20–$67.08 per hour; the specific rate and position grade depend on applicable differentials and the candidate’s experience and skills.

Requirements

At least six months of related experience in a similar role and environment.
High school diploma or GED.
Current driver’s license.
Current AWS D1.1 and D14.3 certifications.
Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.
Ability to successfully complete a skills assessment (eTRAIN test).
Excellent client service skills.
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
Ability to read and correctly interpret diagrams and blueprints.
Basic knowledge of heat stresses in metal and proper use of cleaners and solvents.
Ability to perform complex and innovative welding procedures.
Maintain required personal tools.
Keep safety a priority and meet company attendance standards.
Ability to accept out-of-town assignments requiring overnight stays and travel to remote locations as needed.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to wear a respirator and obtain clearance for respirator use from an approved medical provider.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of heavy equipment technician experience, preferably in a dealership environment.
Caterpillar work experience.
Experience rebuilding or repairing machinery, including hydraulics, electrical systems, powertrain, engines, and Tier IV emissions systems; failure analysis; and warranty claims procedures.

Responsibilities

Fabricate and repair metal parts, including rebuilding or repairing structurally failed or worn parts through welding reconstruction.
Interpret sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.
Operate welding equipment and perform complex and innovative welding procedures.
Prepare service reports.
Plan and control the cost of repair jobs.
Maintain company equipment in clean and orderly condition.
Work safely and comply with applicable safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards.
Maintain required personal tools.
Learn and use Empire, Caterpillar, and allied-product procedures and systems.
Maintain a current MSHA card if required by the work area.
Provide on-the-job training to technicians and helpers when assigned.
Communicate with appropriate individuals to clarify instructions and discuss job scope or progress.
Accept out-of-town assignments requiring overnight stays, travel to remote locations as needed, and work overtime as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned and promote corporate values.