Open Pit Drill & Shovel Welder - Relocation & Sign-On Bonus

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is hiring an Open Pit Drill and Shovel Welder (Tech 4 or higher) to join the Open Pit Maintenance team in Nevada. The role focuses on welding, preventive maintenance, and supporting heavy equipment reliability in a high‑production mining environment.

You will work with P&H electric shovels, hydraulic shovels, Atlas Copco and Epiroc drills, performing welds, installing safety features, and complying with safety standards while operating on a rotating schedule of days and nights.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years' experience in related field preferred.
• Ability to maintain an inventory of personal tools to complete the job required.
• Personal hand tools required.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds required.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, team orientated and work with minimum supervision required.
• Proven safety record required.
• Excellent attendance record required.
• Willingness to work in adverse conditions required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this job required.
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of days and nights is an essential function of this role.

Responsibilities

• Safely maintain a fleet of P&H electric shovels, Hitachi 5500 hydraulic shovel, Atlas Copco, and Epiroc drills.
• Maintain welds on various equipment using a variety of processes such as manual arc, tungsten inert gas, metallic inert gas, brazing, air arc, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of required items ensuring safety.
• Install various items such as safety devices, railings, barriers, arc flash screens, etc. for the purpose of completing projects safely and within established time frames.
• Proficiency in AIR ARC procedures and running wire required.
• Competent in wear iron replacement.
• Responsible for reporting in writing detail of work activities at the completion of every job.
• Other duties as required

Skills

Welding

Tool maintenance

Safety minded

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is hiring an Open Pit Drill and Shovel Welder (Tech 4 or higher) to join the Open Pit Maintenance team in Nevada. The role focuses on welding, preventive maintenance, and supporting heavy equipment reliability in a high‑production mining environment.

You will work with P&H electric shovels, hydraulic shovels, Atlas Copco and Epiroc drills, performing welds, installing safety features, and complying with safety standards while operating on a rotating schedule of days and nights.