Process Maintenance Mechanic - Palmer, Alaska

RAM Enterprise, Inc.; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Insurance – Medical, Dental & Vision

401k Company Matching

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (Accrued)

Job summary

RAM Enterprise, Inc. is seeking hardworking, experienced professionals for an hourly, non-exempt maintenance role. You will report to the Process Maintenance General Foreman and must prioritize safety while performing heavy maintenance on mining and processing equipment.

The position requires lifting 75–100 lbs regularly, operating forklifts, and following lock-out/tag-out procedures. Travel availability and strong communication skills are important assets.

Qualifications

• HVAC knowledge not required; basic safety rules and PPE use are mandatory.
• High school diploma or GED required with willingness to travel for projects.
• Must be physically capable of lifting 75–100 lbs regularly.
• Ability to operate forklifts and basic lifting devices safely.
• Good written and verbal communication; teamwork oriented.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and replace liners on crushers and mills as described.
• Perform routine maintenance on mining/construction equipment.
• Safely operate forklift and handle rigging tasks as needed.
• Identify tools and equipment required for each job and follow safety rules.
• Follow lock-out tag-out procedures and basic safety policies.

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical strength

Forklift operation

Driver's license

Good communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift equipment

Rigging tools

Cutting/welding equipment

Lock-out tag-out knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking hardworking, experienced professionals to join our team. This is an hourly, non-exempt position that will report to the Process Maintenance General Foreman. In this position, you must understand and promote Safety as your top priority.

Benefits Included

• Competitive Wages
• Insurance – Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401k Company Matching
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Accrued)

Job Duties and Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to

• This position requires a commitment to safety as our number one priority and a strong dedication to producing quality work.
• Identify and properly use, inspect, and maintain personal protective equipment, including but not limited to: boots, glasses, hard hat, gloves, face shield, goggles, leathers, and earplugs.
• Be able and willing to work a variety of schedules, including day or night shifts.
• Comply with all policies and procedures in the Employee Handbook.
• Ability to safely lift 75-100 lbs frequently, using proper lifting techniques.
• Understand and perform lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Identify and use basic rigging/lifting devices (cables, chains, come along, shackles, slings, straps, electric winches).
• Identify and use basic tools (hand tools: shovel, rake, pick, mill bars, wrenches, sockets, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, measuring tape) (electric tools: impacts, drills, grinders, chop saw, band saw, winches, air compressor, generators)
• Must be skilled in the use of cutting/welding equipment (torch, welder)
• Ability to operate a forklift, come along, air impacts, air hoist, tugger, hydraulic rams, porta powers, pressure washer.
• Beginning ability to analyze jobs and tools required for completion of jobs.
• Ability to drive truck/trailer combinations.
• Identify the tools and equipment needed for the task at hand.
• Perform routine maintenance and liner replacement on all crushing and milling equipment, including cone and gyratory crushers, roaster mills, ball mills, SAG mills, slurry pumps, and cyclones.
• Ability to perform conveyor pulley replacement, repair, and rebuild.
• Other job duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required upon hire and as a condition of continued employment
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Willing to travel for projects.
• Ability to develop and sustain positive working relationships with all personnel.
• Possess good communication skills, i.e., written, verbal, and listening.

Criteria/Conditions

• Work is performed in various industrial settings, including; Shop environment, mining environment, and construction environment. Work sites may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, airborne particles, and fumes from adhesives, solvents, and paints.
• While performing the duties of this job, you will be required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see
• Personal protective equipment is required on a regular basis, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, gloves, and other required protective equipment as required

RAM Enterprise, Inc. promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing random drug testing.

RAM Enterprise, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

RAM Enterprise, Inc. is a DOT-compliant company and abides by all DOT regulations.