Mining Equipment Welder & Maintenance Pro

Peabody Energy, Inc.; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Peabody Energy, Inc. is seeking a skilled welder/mechanic to safely perform welding and mechanical maintenance on heavy mining equipment at our Gillette, WY site.

You will repair front-end loaders, haul trucks, dozers, scrapers and related machinery in accordance with safety standards and maintenance manuals. This role requires reading manuals, performing stick and MIG welds, changing filters, conducting PMs, and working overtime with rotating day/evening/night shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand written instructions and information, parts catalogs, maintenance manuals and other printed material.
• Ability to perform welder and mechanical repair and preventative maintenance on all types of heavy mining equipment and light vehicles.
• Ability to operate safely and proficiently stick welders, MIG wire feed welders, air arc torches, oxy-acetylene torch and plasma cutters.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions and at different times of day.
• Ability to work overtime as required by the Company.
• Ability to train others.

Responsibilities

• Visibly support and champion Peabody's Mission and Values.
• Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System.
• Perform welding and mechanical repairs on heavy mining equipment such as front-end loaders, haul trucks, mining support equipment (dozers, graders, scrapers), mining shovels, draglines, excavators and drills.
• Required welding repairs include but are not limited to: gusset fabrication and installation, bore buildup in preparation for re-machining, handrail and ladder repair (including pipe cutting and welding), wear plate removal and installation, cutting edge, teeth and adaptor removal and installation, shovel component buildup and crack maintenance repair.
• Mechanical repairs include but are not limited to: change out minor PM to include wash-down equipment, oil and filter changes, air filter changes, fuel filter changes and bleed-out fuel systems on diesel engines.
• Operate lube/fuel truck as required to fuel/lube/inspect other equipment at the mine site.
• Change out minor components such as batteries, starters, alternators, battery cables and v-belts.
• Conduct safety observations and complete safety interactions monthly.
• Other duties as assigned by the Company.

Skills

Reading manuals

Welding repairs

Operate welding equipment

Weather tolerance

Overtime willingness

Train others

Education

Heavy equipment maintenance experience in mining

Trade certificate preferred

Job description

Peabody Energy, Inc. is seeking a skilled welder/mechanic to safely perform welding and mechanical maintenance on heavy mining equipment at our Gillette, WY site.

You will repair front-end loaders, haul trucks, dozers, scrapers and related machinery in accordance with safety standards and maintenance manuals. This role requires reading manuals, performing stick and MIG welds, changing filters, conducting PMs, and working overtime with rotating day/evening/night shifts.