Mine Maintenance Technician—5-5-4 Rotations

Coeur Mining, Inc.; Lead (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Coeur Wharf, a Coeur Mining, Inc. operation in South Dakota, is seeking a Maintenance Shop Mechanic to keep mobile and fixed equipment in safe, efficient condition.

The role emphasizes lubrication duties, preventive maintenance, welding, and mechanical repair within a 5-5-4 rotational shift schedule. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, possibly a vocational technical degree, and 1–3 years' maintenance experience; basic computer skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational-technical college degree preferred.
• 1–3 years’ experience in equipment maintenance recommended.
• Basic computer knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform the Oilers duties, daily lubrication tasks on all mobile equipment.
• Perform regularly scheduled PM services and know lubricants used.
• Complete preventive maintenance inspections of mobile and fixed equipment.
• Maintain service equipment such as service trucks, fuel pumps, lubricant systems and other equipment.
• Repair, rebuild and maintain equipment such as loaders, trucks, cranes, motor graders, bulldozers, pumps, conveyors, crushers.
• Dismantle and reassemble mobile, fixed and crushing equipment under supervision.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear with micrometers and gauges.
• Troubleshoot and adjust hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical (24V) systems on equipment.
• Replace defective engines and subassemblies; test overhauled equipment for efficiency.
• Weld components as specified by layouts and blueprints; weld in various positions.
• Cut metal plates or shapes with grinding/arc methods as required.
• Create work orders and job requests when needed.
• Maintain a clean, citation-free mine site environment.
• Conduct daily workplace and equipment safety inspections.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational-technical college degree

Job description

Coeur Wharf, a Coeur Mining, Inc. operation in South Dakota, is seeking a Maintenance Shop Mechanic to keep mobile and fixed equipment in safe, efficient condition.

The role emphasizes lubrication duties, preventive maintenance, welding, and mechanical repair within a 5-5-4 rotational shift schedule. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, possibly a vocational technical degree, and 1–3 years' maintenance experience; basic computer skills are a plus.