Surface Maintenance Technician: Keep Equipment Safe

Hecla Mining Co.; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hecla Mining Co. in Juneau, AK seeks a Surface Maintenance Mechanic to perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on surface conveyors, pumps, compressors, and hoists, ensuring safety and reliability in a demanding mining setting.

You will read manuals and schematics, maintain maintenance records, support CMMS, and collaborate with engineering and operations to minimize downtime while upholding OSHA/MSHA safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a mechanic in an industrial or mining setting.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Valid driver’s license; able to work in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections and preventive maintenance on surface equipment.
• Diagnose failures and perform timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Maintain maintenance records and report equipment status.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to improve reliability.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Operate tools and welding equipment as needed.
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new surface equipment.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Read blueprints

Safety minded

Team collaboration

Industrial maintenance experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Welding equipment

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Hecla Mining Co. in Juneau, AK seeks a Surface Maintenance Mechanic to perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on surface conveyors, pumps, compressors, and hoists, ensuring safety and reliability in a demanding mining setting.

You will read manuals and schematics, maintain maintenance records, support CMMS, and collaborate with engineering and operations to minimize downtime while upholding OSHA/MSHA safety standards.