Mining Equipment Workshop Technician – Elko, NV

4684 SMC Region USC; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions is seeking a Workshop Technician in ELKO, NV to troubleshoot, repair and maintain underground mining equipment and components at high-profile sites. You will inspect performance, identify faults, and rebuild components per factory specs while supporting continuous improvement and safety compliance.

The role requires a mechanical/electrical background, 3–5 years in mining equipment, and ability to read schematics with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, technical certification or diploma in mechanical or electrical fields.
• 3–5 years of industry related experience with underground or surface mining equipment; schematic experience.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Strong mechanical proficiency and work ethic.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience.
• Able to read blueprints and interpret equipment schematics; digital literacy.

Responsibilities

• Follow scopes of work within time constraints to meet established delivery targets.
• Adjust equipment and repair/replace defective parts, components, or systems according to scope.
• Identify additional repairs, compile parts and labor estimates and communicate to supervisor.
• Complete accurate time records, technical reports, failure reports, and parts lists.
• Stay current with industry, customer, product developments and technical standard methodologies.
• Maintain hand tools and equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Maintain orderly workshop and housekeeping requirements.
• Stay current and in compliance with all Sandvik safety policies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Reading schematics

Digital literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification/diploma in mechanical or electrical fields

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions is seeking a Workshop Technician in ELKO, NV to troubleshoot, repair and maintain underground mining equipment and components at high-profile sites. You will inspect performance, identify faults, and rebuild components per factory specs while supporting continuous improvement and safety compliance.

The role requires a mechanical/electrical background, 3–5 years in mining equipment, and ability to read schematics with strong communication skills.