Maintenance Helper

MTW Employment Services; Location (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MTW Employment Services is seeking a Maintenance Helper in West Virginia to assist with maintenance shop tasks at the Greenstone Mine. Responsibilities include ensuring all tools and areas are maintained, assisting with mechanical repairs, and keeping the shop clean. Candidates should have over a year of experience in an industrial setting and knowledge of heavy machinery. Strong commitment to safety and good communication skills are essential. This role supports a team environment and requires adaptability to maintain a safe workplace.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a mining or industrial setting.
• Prior experience with heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all instruments, tools and work areas are maintained.
• Assist in mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on mining equipment.
• Ensure the shop is clean at all times.

Skills

Experience in a mining or industrial setting

Experience with heavy machinery

Good verbal and written communication skills

Strong commitment to safety

Job description

The Greenstone Mine commenced production in May 2024 and will be one of Canada’s largest open-pit gold mines, with annual production expected to average nearly 400,000 ounces of gold per year for an initial 14-year mine life with additional potential from a large underground deposit. Greenstone Gold Mines LP is owned by Equinox Gold Corp, a Vancouver-based mining companywith five operating mines in Canada, the United States, Mexico and Nicaragua.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Maintenance Helper to join our team. Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Helper is responsible for following direction of Supervisors to assist the team in the maintenance shop.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all instruments, tools and work areas are maintained in an appropriate manner.
• Assist in performing mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on all mining equipment.
• Assist technicians in all shop requirements.
• Wash equipment.
• Ensure the shop is clean at all times.

Required Experience and Skill Set

• 1+ years of experience in a mining or industrial setting.
• Prior experience with heavy machinery.

Job Conditions

• Strong commitment to safety.
• Manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Able to read, understand, and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.

Certifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Common Core for Surface Mining is an asset.