2026-17024

North American Construction Group; Christine (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Construction Group is seeking a Welder to support our San Miguel Mine team. The role focuses on welding and fabricating on draglines and heavy equipment, ensuring equipment safety and reliability on site.

You will read service manuals, follow NACG safety standards, and coordinate with other trades to maintain production schedules. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with vocational training and 3–4 years of welding experience on construction equipment, and the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with vocational training and 3-4 years’ experience in construction equipment maintenance.
• Must possess strong welding skills and knowledge of mechanical systems on heavy equipment.
• Ability to read plans, service manuals and specifications; visualize 2D drawings in 3D and apply them.

Responsibilities

• Identify safety hazards and take corrective action to minimize risk.
• Inspect equipment, read plans and service manuals, and ensure compliance with NACG standards.
• Perform welding, fabrication and repairs on draglines and heavy equipment as required.
• Work up to a 12-hour shift in varying temperatures and conditions.
• Collaborate with other trades on the job site to ensure timely, safe completion of tasks.

Skills

Welding

Mechanical knowledge

Safety compliance

Reading plans

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

We are seeking a Welder to support our San Miguel Mine team by ensuring that all mining equipment works efficiently, and that all equipment is following NACG safety standards.

Here at NACG we want to be a part of the next step in your employment journey and push your future forward. Our people are what make North American Construction Group an industry leader, its our people that keep the largest fleet of equipment running and it's our people that keep our job sites safe.

• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens).
• Understand and implement LOTO procedures relating to equipment in a safe
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and
• Read, understand and apply plans, specifications and Service Manuals for equipment Visualize two dimensional drawings into three dimensions.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered regarding construction equipment. Take corrective action as needed and
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans, specifications and company policy, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to poblems.
• Observe functioning of operating equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, repair or replacement.
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
• Move in, around and under confined and cluttered places, and uneven Full range of motion and flexibility.
• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and
• Use appropriate hand and power tools to perform maintenance on equipment.
• Assure that equipment leaving the job is job-ready for the next assignment; document equipment conditions prior to releasing to production.
• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry
• Be motivated and work productively with minimal supervision.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.
• Perform all other actions necessary to accomplish the foregoing essential job.
• Coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• High school degree or G.E.D with Vocational training as well as 3-4 years’ experience. A working knowledge of construction equipment maintenance including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, emissions, diesel, gasoline and record keeping systems. Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills, as requested by project

Working Environment

• Ability to work in conditions common to a construction site including but not limited to rain, sleet, snow, dust, mud, heat, sun, cold,
• Ability to work irregular hours, weekends, and
• Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift.

Physical Demands

• Climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel framework, stairs, ladders and
• Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven Possess full range of motion and flexibility.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms overhead and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
• Applicants for this job will be required to pass an established weld test.
• Must possess a strong mechanical working knowledge to accomplish required work on dragline heavy gear box repairs and overhauls, including knowledge of general maintenance practices encountered on draglines, as well as heavy-duty, coal mining equipment.
• Working knowledge of Preventative Maintenance (PM’s) and proper tooling used in maintenance of this equipment.
• Working knowledge of rigging/lifting techniques.
• Applicant must have a strong working knowledge of welding, cutting, fabricating and specialized weld repairs.
• Applicant must demonstrate a strong awareness and understanding of work-related safety practices.
• Must be physically capable to work at heights above 50 feet, to perform heavy lifting of 50 lbs. or more, to work in confined areas and to work in awkward positions requiring prolonged bending or kneeling.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts and weekends.

All Successful Candidates Must

• Be proficient in English, both verbally and written
• Have a valid Driver’s License
• Have experience as requested as mentioned above
• Undergo and successfully pass the following testing
• Breath Alcohol Test
• Urine Drug Test
• Fitness-to-Work Assessment
• Audiometric Testing
• Vision Screening
• Criminal Record Check

NACG Texas Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountabilities, duties, responsibilities of requirements. Any individual may be required to perform any other job-related activities or functions requested by his/her manager, subject to reasonable accommodation. NACG Texas Inc. reserves the right to modify this job description to reflect changes in essential job duties made necessary by changing organizational needs, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Only individuals who meet the above qualifications will be considered.

“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”