Workshop Technician

Sandvik•White Pine, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions is looking for a Workshop Technician in White Pine, TN. This role is for a flexible, self-motivated technician with a collaborative nature and time leadership skills. Sandvik is a global leader in equipment and tools, parts, service, and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries, with applications in rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling, and quarrying. The Workshop Technician will perform basic repair and maintenance on equipment and components under the guidance of more senior technicians, either in the workshop or on-site.

Requirements

0-2 Years experience repairing and maintaining heavy-duty mobile or fixed industrial equipment such as: mining equipment (loaders, haul trucks, drills, bolters), OR construction equipment OR industrial engines, power generation, or material handling equipment (Heavy-duty only, not light)
Strong working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems and mechanical drivetrains.
Proven ability to work safely on large, high-risk equipment with strict compliance expectations.
Less than 2 years of industry experience.
High school diploma or technical training or technical college.
In training for a trade certification or just certified with little equipment experience or Entry Level Trades – Relevant Trade Certificate.
Limited to basic equipment knowledge and skills to be developed in at least one equipment type. (Automation as priority)
Load & Haul
Drilling and Rigging
Rock Drill Technologies
Automation and/or Rock Drills
iSERIES – acquiring knowledge and skills in the following: Decentralized Automation - Bus Technology; Control Systems; Mechanics; Hydraulics. Pneumatics; Electrics
Uses standard operating procedures to guide own work and solve standard problems.

Nice To Haves

0-2 Years of Sandvik Equipment Experience
Ability to diagnose basic to moderate mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical faults using manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools
Proficiency in performing major component repairs (e.g., engines, pumps, transmissions, undercarriage, structural components or similar) including disassembling and reassembling
Experience working with Original Equipment Manufacturer service manuals, technical bulletins, and torque/specification standards and charts
Working knowledge of industrial and mining safety standards (e.g., lock‑out/tag‑out, confined space, working at heights)
Welding or fabrication skills (structural repairs, modifications) are an advantage
Experience supporting planned and reactive maintenance programs in an industrial setting
Familiarity with high‑hour, high‑load equipment operating in harsh conditions
Direct experience in mining, quarrying, heavy construction, oil & gas, port operations, or power generation
Familiarity with industrial tooling and equipment (overhead cranes, presses, lifting devices, precision measurement tools)

Responsibilities

Perform a range of basic repair and maintenance activities on equipment and components, following defined specifications covering mechanical and other trades, under the guidance of more senior technicians.
Work from verbal instructions but may receive written maintenance instructions for routine workshop activities.
Assemble and transport materials handling equipment.
Use a variety of simple trade tools.
Assist with maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment and parts.
May be assigned to a specific trade area (e.g., mechanical) and carry out some routine aspects of the trade activity.
Apply basic knowledge of a part of the service technician area, such as mechanics/materials.
Complete basic reports and/or documents of work completed, as needed.
Learn about routine work procedures (using the tools provided), and start working according to safety standards.
Learn how to prepare and execute all activities in line with Health & Safety rules, regulations, procedures, instructions, guidelines and promote awareness to others.

Benefits

Benefits eligibility that begin 30 days after start date
Health care eligibility that includes, medical, dental, vision, prescription and telemedicine
Paid vacation with up to 40 hours available to roll over in to the next year
Toolkit valued at $1500 and a yearly $500 allowance
A very strong 401(k) retirement savings plan. We contribute 5% annual salary to the Retirement Savings plan. We also match 50% of the first 6%.
Tuition reimbursement
Company laptop and cell phone
Sandvik uniforms
Company issued service truck (depending on location)
Opportunities for competence development and training
Opportunities for career advancement