Welder / Maintenance Mechanic Intern

The Falkirk Mining Company; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K & Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Intern Fees Paid (approval required)

Housing Stipend

Job summary

The Falkirk Mining Company offers a student internship (Intern Trainee) designed for those pursuing an associate or technical degree. The program trains you to operate a boom truck, welding truck, forklift and other support equipment, with 3-month or 8-month options running May 2027 through Aug 2027 or Dec 2027.

Duties include troubleshooting, maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems; preventative maintenance on draglines and shovels; reading blueprints and fabricating parts;

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited welding or mechanical maintenance program and in good academic standing.
• Has completed a portion of college in the related field and intents on completing the degree.
• Valid driver's license.
• Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Able to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with troubleshooting, routine maintenance and repairs of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on draglines, coal shovels and facilities.
• Read and understand blueprints with the ability to assemble and fabricate parts from them.
• Perform duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations, established company safety procedures, and state and federal environmental regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding program enrollment

Mechanical maintenance

Outdoor work in extreme weather

Rotating shifts

Education

College coursework in related field

Job description

Job Description

Employee Type: Intern (Trainee) This program is designed for students currently pursuing an associate or technical degree, who have completed a portion of their curriculum, and will be completing their program after the coop/intern experience. It is not designed for graduates. The successful applicants will be trained to operate a boom truck, welding truck, forklift and other support equipment. 3-month positions (May 2027 through August 2027) 8-month positions (May 2027 through December 2027)

Job Description: Duties / Tasks:

• Assist with troubleshooting, routine maintenance and repairs of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on draglines, coal shovels and facilities.
• Read and understand blueprints with the ability to assemble and fabricate parts from them.
• Perform job duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations, established company safety procedures, and state and federal environmental regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required Enrolled in accredited welding or mechanical maintenance program and in good academic standing with the college or university.
• Completed a portion of college in the associated field of study and intents on completing the degree.
• Applicants need to have a valid driver's license
• Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
• Able to work rotating shifts.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K & Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Intern Fees Paid (approval required)
• Housing Stipend

Starting Salary: $33.20 (Hourly)

Starting Date: May of 2027

End Date: August of 2027 or December of 2027

Analysis of Physical Demands for Position

Intermittent: None

Occasionally (0 -1/3 of workday): Climbing stairs, bending, stooping, squatting, and working on elevated work or standing.

Frequently (1/3 – 2/3 of workday): Walking, lift floor to waist (60 lbs.), lift waist to eye (25 lbs.), bilateral carry (60 lbs.), unilateral carry (25 lbs.), and push and pull (50 lbs.).

Continually (2/3-3/3 of workday): Lift floor to waist (60 lbs.), lift waist to eye (25 lbs.), bilateral carry (60 lbs.), unilateral carry (25 lbs.), and push and pull (50 lbs.).

NOTE: This position requires working rotating shifts.

The role involves approximately 50% indoor work and 50% outdoor work.

Employees must be able to work while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to steel-toe boots, safety glasses, a hard hat, face shield, and respirator.

Must also successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and the applicable Job Function Test (JFT).

For additional questions contact: Libby Werth [phone] or [e-mail] Tara Berger [phone] or [e-mail] Annette Presser [phone] or [e-mail]

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate.

You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.

We're fortunate to have some of the most talented and experienced professionals in the coal mining industry on our team. We trust and empower our people to always do the right thing, look out for one another, and draw on their collective expertise to provide efficient and cost-effective solutions for every customer.