Shovel and Drill Welder - Tech 4-6

Careermine; Lovelock (NV); On-site; USD 97,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits on day 1

401k with match

Flexible schedule

Bus service from Lovelock area

Health clinic in Lovelock

Job summary

Coeur Rochester is seeking a Shovel/Drill Welder Tech 4–6 for its Rochester Mine in Lovelock, Nevada. Under the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor, the welder performs welding tasks for preventative and corrective maintenance on a large fleet, including Komatsu PC4000 and Hitachi 2600 shovels, CAT 994K loaders, CAT 789 trucks, and more.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits plan, a rotation schedule, and opportunities for career growth in a safe, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years field experience in heavy equipment welding in a mining environment.
• Welding tooling and hand tools required.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• On-site welding test required after interview.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and regulations in day-to-day work.
• Perform welding repairs on equipment using stick welding, wire feed, MIG, brazing, and related processes.
• Install safety devices and protective features for project safety and timelines.
• Work on shovel/loader buckets, dozer blades, grader mold boards, drill structures.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop and field areas.
• Use shop tools, overhead cranes, and service truck crane equipment.
• Participate in all required training.
• Competent in layout and fabrication procedures.
• Work a modified schedule (5/5/4 or Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat).

Skills

Heavy equipment welding

10+ years field experience

Welding tools

Reading drawings

Safety/compliance

Analytical skills

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma

Heavy Equipment Welding Certification

Vocational training preferred

Job description

We Pursue a Higher Standard

Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chiapas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.

Coeur Rochester

Coeur Rochester is a world-class open-pit, heap-leach silver and gold operation and home to Coeur Mining’s largest expansion project in its 95-year history. Following commercial production in 2024, the mine is ramping up toward tripling historical production rates and holds the largest silver reserve in the United States.

For more than 40 years, Coeur Rochester has been a proud community partner, supporting local culture, education, and wellness initiatives. With a team of approximately 500+ employees, we foster a safe, collaborative environment focused on career growth and development. Join us and build your future with a team committed to excellence.

About the Job:

The Company is seeking a Shovel/Drill Welder Tech 4–6 – Mobile Equipment Maintenance for its Rochester Mine in Lovelock, Nevada. Under the general direction of a Mobile Maintenance Supervisor, the welder is responsible for performing all welding tasks required for preventative and corrective maintenance for mobile fleets. Rochester fleet of equipment includes a Komatsu PC4000 and Hitachi 2600 face shovels, three CAT 994K loaders, twenty-six CAT 789 Haul Trucks, two CAT 6250 Drills, two DML Drills, one Epiroc 235 Viper Drill, six CAT D10 Dozers and miscellaneous support Water Trucks, Graders, RTD equipment and an assortment of medium and light duty vehicles. If you are motivated by unique challenges, comprehensive pay and benefits plan, and work-life balance with the flexibility of a rotational schedule, this opportunity is for you!

Responsibilities:

• Must follow all safety rules and regulations in day-to-day work.
• High attention to details & performs quality work consecutively.
• Perform welding repairs as necessary of various equipment using a variety of processes such as stick welding, wire feed, metallic inert gas, brazing and using portable and stationary equipment and understands the uses and applications of each type.
• Installs various items such as safety devices, railings, barriers, arc flash screens, etc. for the purpose of completing projects safely and within established timelines.
• Will work on a variety of Shovel/Loader Buckets, Dozer Blades, Grader Mold Boards, Drill Structures and other unknowns in the field and shop environment year around.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area whether in the shop or field environment.
• Use various shop tools, overhead cranes and service truck crane equipment in day-to-day work.
• Participate in all appropriate training as required.
• Proficient in Air Arc Procedures and Lancing.
• Competent in Wear Iron Replacement.
• Will be required to be competent in layout and fabrication procedures.
• Follow all policies and procedures as specified in the employee handbook or as directed.
• Willing and able to work a modified work schedule, 5/5/4 or Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat.

Physical Requirements:

• Follow all procedures and safety measures to assure safe production.
• Work in all conditions and environments, approximately 80% of jobs are outdoors.
• Able to lift 75 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Able to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground daily.
• Able to ascend and descend ladders daily.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum or 10+ years of field related experience in heavy equipment fabrication and welding repair in a mining environment.
• Must have welding specific tooling, hand tools.
• Excellent analytical, technical, communication (verbal and written), and problem-solving skills are a must
• Ability to set up all welding and cutting equipment without assistance and assemble and perform all weld repairs on equipment.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work under minimal supervision while following detailed instructions and must work well with others.
• Ability to read and interpret shop/engineering drawings as required.
• Certification/Degree in Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Welding Maintenance from a vocational tech school or equivalent, desired but not required.
• On-site welding Test Required after initial Teams interview.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Additional Information:

• Hourly Rate Range: $46.60 – $49.25 (DOE)
• Quarterly bonus up to $4,100 (up to $16,400 annually)
• Full benefits on day 1 (medical, vision, dental, employee assistance program, Teladoc service)
• 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match to 401k or Roth, immediate vesting
• Flexible schedule
• Bus service from Lovelock, Fallon, and Winnemucca
• Travel pay for those outside of bus service
• Complimentary health clinic in Lovelock for benefit-enrolled employees and their dependents, providing convenient access to quality care at no additional cost

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.