Welder

Silver Standard (SSR Mining Inc) • Valmy, NV

226d

About The Position

SSR Mining Inc. is seeking a Welder to join our team, reporting to the Crew Supervisor. The Welder will typically work a 5/4 rotating day/night schedule and will be responsible for repairing and maintaining mobile equipment through planned maintenance scheduling. This role involves monitoring equipment, communicating needs and issues, and partnering with operations departments to ensure the mine operates effectively, efficiently, and safely.

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English using all standard forms of business communication.
• Knowledge of welding principles, metallurgy, and mechanical principles.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and support a 24/7 operation in strenuous physical conditions both indoors and outdoors, day and night shift.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of failure and wear analysis.
• Strong understanding of safety policies and procedures relating to mine equipment and maintenance practices (i.e. guarding, blocking, lock out tag out).
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and use proper tools and procedures for lifting.
• Consistent attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Five years' experience in a mine maintenance environment preferred.
• AWS certification using NDT inspection methods such as ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and dye penetrant testing is preferred.
• Experience with air arc and oxygen acetylene cutting process applicable to the repair of heavy mining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in all safety processes, ensuring safe practices are utilized while performing work.
• Weld metal components together or cut to fabricate or repair structural members or machinery used at the mine.
• Follow layouts, blueprints, or work orders to measure and set up the required work to meet standards.
• Locate and repair cracks in metal parts/structural members.
• Set up rigging to position the equipment for the work to be performed.
• Interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Communicate and coordinate all repairs with the maintenance supervisor.
• Order correct parts for procurement from the warehouse or supplier.
• Perform work area housekeeping duties.
• Determine if work areas are safe and free of hazards; perform Field Level Risk Assessments.
• Determine severity of equipment downtimes and estimate time to make repairs.
• Operate in all weather conditions.
• Ensure compliance with company contamination control policies.
• Report and mitigate spills and other environmental impacts immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Mining (except Oil and Gas)