Ops Support Boilermaker 4

Capstone Copper Pinto Valley; Miami (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to 8%

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Job summary

Capstone Copper Pinto Valley Mine is seeking an Operations Support Boilermaker to weld, fabricate, and maintain mining and processing equipment. You will follow engineered drawings, perform 3G/4G qualification tests, and work with the maintenance team to ensure reliability and safety in a dynamic mining environment.

The role requires the ability to interpret drawings, operate in field and shop areas, and comply with MSHA standards. A strong safety culture and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated weld and fabricate to engineered drawings.
• Welding 3G/4G qualification tests completed.
• Welding and fabrication experience including cutting.
• Layout experience for fabricated systems.
• Knowledge of safety, MSHA standards and site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, cutting, fabrication and fitting per engineered drawings.
• Maintain fabricated systems and assist with repairs of processing equipment.
• Ensure work is done in compliance with safety and site SOPs.
• Interpret engineering drawings and determine appropriate welding methods.
• Coordinate with Processing Technicians and Maintenance teams.
• Participate in safety meetings and line-out sessions.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Layout & fit-up

Industrial safety

Job description

What We Offer

Your journey with Capstone Copper starts here. At Capstone, our people are the heart of our organization. We are focused on growth and are committed to unlocking the full potential of ourselves, our teams and our resources. We invest in our people to develop a skilled and engaged workforce, not only for today, but for the future. If you are looking for a purposeful, performance-driven and dynamic work environment, join us!

What We Offer

Your journey with Capstone Copper starts here. At Capstone, our people are the heart of our organization. We are focused on growth and are committed to unlocking the full potential of ourselves, our teams and our resources. We invest in our people to develop a skilled and engaged workforce, not only for today, but for the future. If you are looking for a purposeful, performance-driven and dynamic work environment, join us!

Pinto Valley is an open-pit copper mine located at the west end of the historic Globe-Miami mining district of central Arizona, approximately 80 miles east of Phoenix. Pinto Valley has been in operation since 1972 and has produced more than four billion pounds of copper. Acquired by Capstone from BHP in 2013, the mine is fully permitted through 2039 and a study is underway to potentially extend the mine life through 2050.

Our proximity to the Greater Phoenix metro area provides prospective employees with the option to live in communities such as Mesa, Apache Junction, Gilbert, Chandler, San Tan Valley, or Florence. Our location offers a unique work-life balance, blending the rewarding opportunities of the mining industry with easy access to the vibrant energy of Downtown Phoenix, making it an ideal choice for both individuals and their families.

Capstone Employees Are Eligible For An Extensive Total Rewards Package, Designed To Support Your Physical, Mental, Financial, And Emotional Well-being. This Package Includes, But Is Not Limited To

• Eligibility for quarterly bonus of up to 8% of regular earnings
• Industry-leading 401(k) Savings Plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan, both with company matching
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (effective on start date), including Telehealth options and additional supplemental insurances
• Disability and Life Insurance (effective on start date)
• Paid time-off, including vacation, holidays and sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Internal progression opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted insurance plans for pets, automobiles and homes
• We offer a 7-on, 7-off schedule that consists of one week of alternating 12-hour day and nights shifts followed by one week off, offering a great work-life balance with ample time for rest and personal activities.

Position Overview

The Operations Support Boilermaker works as part of a team to safely and efficiently perform welding, fabrication, and related maintenance activities supporting mining and processing operations. The position requires sound judgment, self-direction, and the ability to perform assigned work while maintaining a strong focus on safety, equipment reliability, and production requirements.

The role supports Processing, Hydromet, Tailings, and Maintenance activities by performing welding and fabrication work to engineered drawings, maintaining fabricated systems, and assisting with repairs and maintenance of industrial processing equipment.

Position Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Perform all work in compliance with Pinto Valley Mine standard operating procedures, MSHA standards, and applicable site safety requirements.
• Welding & Fabrication: Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, and fitting activities in accordance with engineered drawings and job requirements.
• Welding Qualifications: Successfully complete required 3G and 4G welding qualification tests.
• Layout & Fit-Up: Perform layout, fitting, measurement, and preparation of materials for welding and fabrication activities.
• Equipment Maintenance: Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of fabricated systems and processing equipment.
• Material Compatibility: Apply basic knowledge of welding similar metals and appropriate welding techniques for assigned work.
• Grinding & Cutting: Perform grinding and oxygen cutting safely and effectively.
• Technical Knowledge: Apply basic knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, engineering requirements, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and industrial processing systems.
• Drawing Interpretation: Analyze engineering drawings and specifications and determine appropriate welding operations when procedural information is not available.
• Field Operations: Safely operate vehicles and communicate by radio when working in-pit or around mobile and fixed equipment.
• Safety Meetings: Actively participate in line-out meetings, safety meetings, and other required safety activities.
• Teamwork: Work effectively with Processing Technicians, Processing Operations, Tailings, Maintenance leadership, and other departments across Pinto Valley Mine.
• Contractor Coordination: Work directly with external contractors as required to support processing activities.
• Leadership & Accountability: Demonstrate professionalism and integrity, provide feedback and coaching, acknowledge positive behaviors, and support a safe and productive work environment.
• Training & Development: Learn and perform additional crafts and duties as required to support operational needs.
• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements

Required

• Demonstrated ability to weld and fabricate to engineered drawings.
• Successful completion of required 3G and 4G welding qualification tests.
• Welding and fabrication experience, including welding and cutting.
• Layout experience.
• Basic understanding of installation and maintenance of fabricated systems.
• Basic understanding of welding similar metals.
• Basic understanding of grinding and oxygen cutting.
• Basic understanding of welding techniques, metallurgy, and engineering requirements.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Basic understanding of industrial production and processing systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications and apply them to welding operations.
• Ability to learn and perform additional crafts as required.
• Knowledge of confined space procedures.
• Fall Protection training.
• Lock Out, Tag Out and Try Out (LOTO/TO) procedures.
• MSHA New Miner or Annual Refresher (AR) training, as applicable.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Ability to speak, comprehend, read, and write English.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks safely and effectively.

Preferred

• Additional welding certifications or qualifications.
• Experience in mining, mineral processing, Hydromet, or Tailings operations.
• Experience working around mobile and fixed processing equipment.
• Additional industrial maintenance or fabrication experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work primarily in field and shop environments.
• Work around operating mobile and fixed processing equipment.
• Work in active processing, Hydromet, and Tailings areas as required.
• Work around welding fumes, dust, noise, heat, and other industrial conditions.
• Work at heights and in elevated work areas when required.
• Work in confined spaces when required and properly authorized.
• Operate vehicles and use radio communication when working in-pit or around equipment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow site-specific access and work-area requirements.

All candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol test, and background check. All positions require a pre-placement physical examination to ensure candidates are 'fit for duty’. Additional training and/or testing may be required. Capstone maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

CAPSTONE COPPER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.