Mobile Maintenance Mechanic Level 1 (Lube Tech)

Eagle Mine, LLC•Michigamme, MI

About The Position

The Mobile Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for lubrication, diagnostics, and preventive and corrective maintenance on light-duty fleet vehicles and heavy equipment used in the mine. The role operates in both underground and surface environments. The position requires maintaining safe, clean work areas; troubleshooting mechanical issues; conducting inspections and scheduled maintenance; keeping maintenance records in SAP; and following safety procedures, company policies, and applicable regulations. The mechanic may operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and boom trucks and use welding equipment. All employees are responsible for their own safety and that of coworkers, and must carry out tasks in accordance with relevant HSEC Site Procedures. Responsibilities include identifying and reporting hazards and incidents, following safety instructions, using only equipment for which they are trained, and participating in HSEC training.

Requirements

Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical drawings.
Willingness and ability to work independently while maintaining a high safety standard.
Ability to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and boom trucks, subject to appropriate training.
Ability to use welding equipment.
Ability to meet the role’s HSEC responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in mobile equipment servicing or lubrication.
Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems of heavy equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and SAP.

Responsibilities

Perform routine inspections, lubrication, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on underground mining equipment.
Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in work areas to support a safe and healthy workplace.
Troubleshoot mechanical issues and develop repair solutions to prevent equipment breakdowns.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance to extend equipment lifespan.
Conduct systematic checks, lubrication, and parts replacement.
Follow safety protocols, company policies, and state and federal regulations.
Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs in SAP.
Operate equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, and boom trucks, when trained to do so.
Use welding equipment.
Accept personal responsibility for HSEC and help maintain a safe workplace.
Identify hazards and unsafe actions or conditions that could harm people, property, the environment, or the community.
Follow instructions intended to protect health, safety, the environment, and the community.
Report HSEC non-conformances to the Manager as soon as practicable.
Avoid endangering others through acts or omissions.
Use only equipment for which trained and operate it safely and responsibly.
Participate in provided HSEC training.
Report incidents, including injuries, near misses, community interactions and impacts, environmental impacts, spills, and unsafe work practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.