drilling machine operator - underground mining

Technicore Underground Limited; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in Newmarket is seeking individuals to ensure the safety of mining operations and operate specialized equipment. Responsibilities include scaling loose rock, transporting materials through mine shafts, and performing routine equipment maintenance. Applicants should have a secondary school graduation certificate and a Mine Safety Certificate. Experience of 1-2 years is required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Mine Safety Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety by scaling loose rock and drilling.
• Operate hoists for transporting through mine shafts.
• Produce underground passageways with specialized drills.
• Set up drills to create blasting holes.
• Perform maintenance of mining equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Drilling machine

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Ensure the safety of the mine by scaling loose rock from walls and roof, drilling and installing rock bolts
• Operate hoists that transport people, equipment and materials through mine shafts
• Operate specialized drills to produce underground passageways
• Set up and operate drills and drilling machines to produce a designated pattern of blasting holes
• Perform routine maintenance of mining equipment

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Mine Safety Certificate

Drilling equipment

• Drilling machine

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Durée de l'emploi

• Permanent

Langue de travail

• Anglais

Heures de travail

• 32 hours per week