Mill Maintenance Technician - On-Call Troubleshooter

Kinross Gold Corporation; Fort Knox (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation in Fort Knox, KY seeks a maintenance technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mining equipment and systems. You will prepare work orders, manage parts, and perform preventative maintenance while ensuring safety and efficiency in daily operations.

The role requires strong mechanical and welding skills, plus the ability to read manuals and work with PC-based tools. On-site work and on-call responsiveness are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; ability to read and write instructions and perform simple math.
• Mechanic and welding fundamentals with strong problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of safety, environmental policies, and plant equipment operations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, modify, fabricate, and repair mobile and stationary equipment.
• Prepare work orders, manage parts pickup, and follow procedures to maintain equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspect components, and replace worn parts as needed.
• Respond to equipment emergencies within 1 hour when on call.

Skills

Mechanics

Welding

Problem solving

Reading manuals

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PC software (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Kinross Gold Corporation in Fort Knox, KY seeks a maintenance technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mining equipment and systems. You will prepare work orders, manage parts, and perform preventative maintenance while ensuring safety and efficiency in daily operations.

The role requires strong mechanical and welding skills, plus the ability to read manuals and work with PC-based tools. On-site work and on-call responsiveness are essential.