POSITION OVERVIEW

Utilize welding expertise to maintain mining equipment for open pit copper mining operation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Repair mining equipment; including but not limited to: shovels, trucks, loaders and dozers.
• Some mechanic work and assisting mechanics as needed.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must possess strong skills in electric welding, gas welding, fabrication, air arcing and plasma cutting.
• Must be able to read prints, layout and fabricate.
• Must be able to operate metal fabrication equipment including shears, rolls, brakes, punch, saw, etc.
• Requires working a 12 hour rotating shift schedule.
• Requires working in the field in all climate conditions as well as working independently.
• Requires wearing personal protective equipment as required to minimize health exposure in mining environment.
• Must possess necessary tools to perform requirements of the position.
• Must be able to work from verbal communication and be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and standard operating procedures.
• Must be able to lift moderately heavy objects, climb and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to pass welding test.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in all types of welding and working with various metals.
• Must have High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Welding certification a plus

A core value of ASARCO LLC is "Safety First." The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.

ASARCO LLC is provides equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by local, state or federal law(s).

Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low cost benefits package for medical/prescription/dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage and 401(k) plan with company match.