Workshop Technician, Elko, NV

Sandvik; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 103,155,000 - 126,078,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care eligibility

Paid vacation

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Toolkit and $500 annual allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Company laptop and cell phone

Job summary

Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions is seeking a Workshop Technician for Elko, NV. The successful candidate will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain underground mining equipment and components, following factory specs and safety procedures.

A collaborative mindset, strong communication, and the ability to work within time constraints are essential. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, technical certification in mechanical/electrical fields, 3–5 years of related

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical certification or diploma in mechanical or electrical fields.
• 3-5 years of industry related experience in mining equipment.
• Underground or surface mining equipment experience with schematic experience.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Strong mechanical proficiency and work ethic with teamwork.
• Excellent troubleshooting ability and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret equipment schematics.
• Digital literacy and ISO standards compliance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical/electrical aspects of equipment at mine sites.
• Inspect equipment, identify faults, rebuild components, and test performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement and adhere to safety policies.
• Develop relationships with workshop team and customers for smooth operations.
• Follow scopes of work within time constraints and report labor/parts estimates.
• Maintain tools, housekeeping, and accurate time records and reports.

Skills

Mechanical proficiency

Troubleshooting

Communication

Active listening

Digital literacy

Blueprint interpretation

ISO Standards

Hydraulics & Pneumatics & Electrical

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or diploma in mechanical or electrical fields

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Blueprint reading

Job description

Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions is looking for: Workshop Technician, ELKO, NV

Are you a flexible, self-motivated workshop technician with a strongly collaborative nature and time leadership skills?

We are a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying.

Key performance areas

The applicant should be able to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical and/or electrical aspects of underground mining equipment and components at high profile mining sites. This will involve inspecting equipment for accurate performance and determining faults and malfunctions, rebuild components and systems according to factory specifications as well as, testing repaired equipment to ensure accurate operational performance. In this role, you will be encouraged to actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives and stay in sync with all SMR safety policies and applicable government, customer, or industry regulations or requirements. A key component of this role is developing sound relationships with the workshop team, as well as internal and external customers in order to ensure smooth operations and customer happiness.

Additionally, the applicant will:

• Follow scopes of work within time constraints to meet established delivery targets
• Adjust equipment and repair/replace defective parts components or systems according to scope
• Identify additional repairs, compiles parts and labor estimates and communicates to supervisor
• Complete accurate time records, technical reports, failure reports, and parts lists
• Stay current with industry, customer, product developments and technical standard methodologies
• Maintain hand tools and equipment to ensure safe operation
• Maintain orderly workshop and ensure housekeeping requirements are met
• Stay current and in compliance with all Sandvik, Customer, State, and Federal regulatory safety policies.

This position is located in the Elko, NV area.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent,
• Technical certification or diploma in mechanical or electrical fields
• 3-5 years of industry related experience
• Underground or surface mining equipment experience with schematic experience
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Strong mechanical proficiency and work ethic
• Previous work experience should demonstrate the candidate is a standout colleague with excellent communication and active listening skills
• Forklift and overhead crane experience
• Flexible and self-motivated, with a strive to achieve high-level customer happiness.
• Excellent troubleshooting ability with diagnostic and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret equipment schematics
• Digital literacy
• Must conform to ISO Standards

Skillsets preferred are:

• Ability to facilitate technical training and impart detailed information
• Must conform to ISO Standards
• Forklift certification

Compensation:

Pay for this role is expected to be between $36.00 and $44.00/hour

Benefits

Sandvik offers a phenomenal catalog of benefits and employee perks such as:

• Benefits eligibility that begin 30 days after start date
• Health care eligibility that includes, medical, dental, vision, prescription and telemedicine
• Paid vacation with up to 40 hours available to roll over in to the next year
• Toolkit valued at $1500 and a yearly $500 allowance
• A very strong 401(k) retirement savings plan. We contribute 5% annual salary to the Retirement Savings plan. We also match 50% of the first 6%.
• Tuition reimbursement

In addition to these outstanding benefits, Sandvik provides all Field Service Technicians with a company laptop and cell phone, Sandvik uniforms and company issued service truck (depending on location).

Sandvik provides opportunities for competence development and training, as well as, opportunities for career advancement. We believe diversity is meaningful for success and growth.

Work authorization

Must have the legal right to work in the United States on an indefinite basis without employer sponsorship. (Please note: temporary work authorizations, including OPT, do not meet this requirement.)

This position will be posted a minimum of 5 days, or until filled.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.