Mine Mechanic: Expert Equipment Troubleshooter

Morton Salt, Inc.; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Salt, Inc. is seeking a Mine Mechanic A to perform expert level troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and repair in our mine. You will work under the Mine Maintenance Manager to keep equipment reliable and downtime to a minimum.

The role requires journeyman status with several years of shop and specialty experience, ability to read blueprints, and proficiency with welding, diesel engines, conveyors, and mobile equipment such as forklifts and cranes.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Journeyman Mechanic with at least 3 years training and experience.
• One-year general shop experience and one year in a specialty.
• Must be able to obtain a blasting license at hire and maintain it.
• Able to cut and weld on various metals; operate diesel welder.
• Must be able to operate mobile equipment: forklift, crane, winch truck.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, instructions, and manuals.
• Able to troubleshoot diesel engines, belt conveyors, hydraulic equipment, pumps.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex equipment and repair top mining machinery.
• Perform painting and carpentry work as needed.
• Direct others and supervise work as required.
• Read blueprints and interpret shop mathematics.
• Keep area clean, maintain tools, and complete equipment reports.
• Maintain safe, productive, and efficient mine operations.

Skills

Journeyman Mechanic

Welding & fabrication

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Education

Journeyman mechanic training

General shop experience

Specialty experience (1 year)

Tools

Diesel welder

Forklift

Crane

Winch truck

Job description

Morton Salt, Inc. is seeking a Mine Mechanic A to perform expert level troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and repair in our mine. You will work under the Mine Maintenance Manager to keep equipment reliable and downtime to a minimum.

The role requires journeyman status with several years of shop and specialty experience, ability to read blueprints, and proficiency with welding, diesel engines, conveyors, and mobile equipment such as forklifts and cranes.