Heavy Equipment Welder - Local or Fly-In, Fly-Out
Company: Thiess
Location: Leadville
Posted on: March 10, 2023
Job Description:
ROLE SYNOPSIS
Thiess is seeking a Heavy Equipment Welder (site) to support our
mining team on our project site near Denver, Colorado. The Heavy
Equipment Welder will be responsible for safe repair of mining
shovel, loader, haul truck, water truck, dozer, grader, and
miscellaneous support equipment.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by
layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, and/or verbal
instructions
- Read, understand and follow job order specifications,
engineering drawings, and/or work orders
- Set up, layout work using jigs/fixtures or hand layouts to
rebuild, fabricate and/or rework parts to a finished product
- Inspect and correct welds as necessary to meet product
specifications
- Assist others in the fabrication and welding of multi-component
parts
- Operate hoists, hand power tools, slings, grinders, cutting
torch, and other hand tools related to the jobs
- Inspect equipment to maintain functionality and if any
equipment needs repairs notify the supervisor
- Complete shop paperwork
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Performs other related duties as assignedDESIRABLE CRITERIA
- Demonstrated ability to achieve results within a team
environment with minimal supervision at times. -
- Good oral and written communication skills -
- High level of attention to detail and excellent follow-up
skills -
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- Mining or heavy industrial construction experience considered
an asset -
- Ability and willingness to work different schedule on site
based on project needs - -ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Post-secondary certificate or degree in
mechanical/weldingESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
- 5 years of experience with diesel/heavy equipment repair
- Heavy equipment welding experience
- Maintenance experience in a mining environment preferred
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- Authorization to work lawfully in the USA without sponsorship
from Thiess is required
- Must be fluent in the English languageADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- At Thiess we have a One HSE culture and want to ensure everyone
is safe everyday: employees, families and society. We are committed
to our employees' health and wellness including the prevention of
illness. Although optional, we have a preference that all Thiess
employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 and other serious
illnesses. - -
- Work schedule: 7 on / 7 off, rotating 12-hour shifts (days and
nights)
- Fly in / Fly Out (FIFO) - Preference for a candidate who lives
near Denver, ColoradoWHAT WE OFFER
- A work culture that follows our company values of integrity,
accountability, and innovation, all underpinned by safety
- A permanent position working directly for Thiess, the world's
largest mining services provider
- A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and
experience with annual bonuses
- Comprehensive medical benefits including private health
insurance with 100% premium coverage for the employees and
competitively subsidized private health insurance for immediate
family
- 401K retirement savings benefit with employer matching
contributions
- Career development and opportunities domestic within the US,
and potentially international
- Leave for all of life's reasons
- Possible domestic relocation assistancePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS -
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- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Able to live and work at high altitudes (12,000 ft. elevation)
for a week at a time
- Able to work in extreme winter conditions with temperatures
regularly below zero degrees Fahrenheit
- Able to stand for extended periods of time, walk long
distances, and climb ladders
- Able to work for extended 12-hour shifts
- Can work night shifts (7 p.m. - 7 a.m.) seven days at a time
and properly manage fatigue
- No auditory or visual impairments restricting the ability to
see distances while driving and clearly discern auditory and visual
alerts/alarms (not including color blindness)
- Quick response/reaction times Arm-hand steadiness and manual
dexterity
Keywords: Thiess, Vail , Heavy Equipment Welder - Local or Fly-In, Fly-Out, Other , Leadville, Colorado
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