Underground Welder

Warrior Coal; Manitou (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company located in Kentucky is seeking a qualified individual to maintain and repair underground mining equipment and machinery. Candidates must hold a current KY State electrical card and be available for any shift. Responsibilities include performing emergency and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic issues, and conducting welding repairs. This position is crucial for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of mining equipment.

Qualifications

• Current KY State electrical card is required.
• Must be able to work any shift.
• Experience in maintaining and repairing underground mining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency and preventative maintenance on mining machinery.
• Conduct electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Execute welding and acetylene torch cutting repairs.
• Welding and acetylene torch cutting repair and mechanical fabricating.
• Splicing equipment cables as needed.
• Weld belt drives and starter boxes.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Welding

Fabrication

Splicing cables

Machinery maintenance

Tools

Acetylene torch cutting

Job description

This position requires a current KY State electrical card. Must be able to work any shift and maintain and repair underground mining equipment and machinery.

Essential Functions

1. Emergency and Preventative Maintenance, including electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting, and repair/replacement of component parts, on all production and support equipment.
2. Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment, i.e. greasing, fluid checks, oil and filter change, etc.
3. Perform permissibility checks
4. Welding and acetylene torch cutting repair and mechanical fabricating.
5. Splicing equipment cables as needed.
6. Weld belt drives and starter boxes.