Mechanic

Dds Mechanic - Dragline/Drills/Shovel Mechanic

Our client in the mining industry is seeking a DDS Mechanic - Dragline/Drills/Shovel Mechanic to join their team. As a DDS Mechanic, you will be part of the maintenance team supporting the open cut environments. The ideal candidate will have experience in heavy equipment maintenance, the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems, and the willingness to work flexible schedules.

Job Title: DDS Mechanic - Dragline/Drills/Shovel Mechanic

Location: Gillette, WY & Wright, WY

What's the Job?

• Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
• Inspect work area and plant for hazards, damage and defects
• Examine drawings or specifications to determine work methods, sequence of activities or manufacture of components
• Diagnose faults or breakdowns
• Estimate time and materials required to complete jobs
• Raise orders for materials
• Undertake repairs or component changeouts as required
• Clean and maintain tools and work area
• Train other personnel or apprentices (if required)
• Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
• Other duties as assigned by the company

What's Needed?

• Three years heavy equipment maintenance experience in mining preferred.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and information, parts catalogs, maintenance manuals and other printed material (such as operator's manuals, blue prints and schematics).
• Ability to perform mechanical repair and preventative maintenance on all types of heavy mining equipment and light vehicles.
• Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot situations arising in areas of heavy equipment maintenance when needed.
• Ability to operate oxygen/acetylene cutting torch and perform arc welding with low hydrogen electrodes preferred.
• Ability to perform maintenance repairs, troubleshooting and servicing on large mining equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and part books.
• Ability to read and use low voltage (24V) electrical, air and hydraulic schematics in performing repairs on mining equipment.
• Ability to rebuild air valves and perform adjustments on air system governors.
• Ability to operate auxiliary equipment such as forklifts, overhead shop cranes, etc.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions and at different times of day.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as required by business need.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends and overtime when required.
• Ability to train others.
• Trade certificate preferred

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