Becoming a welder in Gillette, WY, often begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with technical training, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Apprenticeships typically last three to four years, with extensive training under experienced welders. The American Welding Society projects 320,500 new welding professionals will be needed by 2029, with a steady demand for skilled welders in various industries. In Gillette, WY, welders earn an average of $1,024 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $45,190 annually. Vocational schools, welding unions, and platforms like WelderUp help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential and diverse job opportunities.
JOB SUMMARY The Welder is responsible for performing various welding tasks within the mining environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Able to meet the physical demands as indicated in the physical demands analysis • Fabricate and repair metal products essential to the mine • Inspect and maintain mining equipment and structures to ensure they are in good working condition • Repair damaged equipment using welding tools and equipment • Perform detail-oriented work • Provide repairs, overhauls and new builds to mining-related equipment • Clean and prepare metal surfaces for welding, cutting, gouging, beveling, grinding or filing • Read, interpret and apply manuals and schematics information to jobs • Maintain safe work record, be proactive in safety habits and behaviors • Train and mentor junior welders on welding techniques and safety protocols • Document and report any issues or irregularities noticed during welding operations • Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations • Assist in work/task planning and organizing • Communicate with on-shift coordinator and operations personnel regarding progress on projects • Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment • Utilize team skills/tools and participate in focus groups, team meetings, AIP’s • Work 12 hour rotating shift • Perform other job assignments as requested • Comply with company Drug and Alcohol Policy $28.37 - $37.67 / hour
See More Details >>Essential Functions: • Planning, organizing and facilitating jobs as assigned to the welding department including print reading and interpretation. • Audit equipment for potential repairs. • Trouble shoot jobs and equipment needed to complete jobs. • Create and facilitate projects to completion including any related paperwork or service reports. • Communicate plans and projects effectively to other employees, training them if necessary. • Safely use rigging and lifting equipment. • Maintain the highest standards concerning quality of workmanship and safe work performance. • Maintain clean work practices and understand the effects of dirt and debris. • Understand and adhere to our safety culture. • Demonstrate a willingness to work with others and prove dependability. • Take direction and instruction well. • Demonstrate good internal and external customer service skills, communication and a positive attitude. • Extensive travel may be required. Additional Functions: • Assist in special projects, as needed. • Answer telephone calls, complete service reports and maintain records as required. • Actively participate in safety meetings. • Provide daily progress updates to supervisor. Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Ability: • High School diploma or equivalent. • Work experience in the trade as outlined in the Job Summary level. • Knowledgeable in various areas, including gearing, bearings, seals, bushings, and hydraulics. • Must be proficient in layout, fit-up and fabrication. • Possess and maintain certifications in 8000Ni2, II70, Stick and Hardwire. • Understand and utilize tools for set up and layout work. • Be proficient with hand and automatic torches, MIG, TIG, and Brazing, Automatic welding, and rotators. • Familiar with N.D.T. including U.T. and M.T. • Proficient in bore build-up, structural repair, and crack repair. • Demonstrates ability to run sub-arc when required. • Have a demonstrated ability to perform light machining, utilizing drills, taps, etc. • Be proficient in welding and cutting of all types. • Possess a proficient understanding of metallurgy and its application to welding. • Possess appropriate tools per the Welder Tool List. • For the safe and effective performance of the position, must be fluent in English. PREFERRED • Completion of a technical school welding program. • Welding experience on shovels and draglines. Physical/Environmental Requirements: • Exposed to dirt, grease, dust, noise, chemicals, paints and other elements. • Exposed to extreme temperatures. • Heavy lifting – up to 50 lbs. • Prolonged walking, sitting and standing. • Working in elevated position, climbing, bending, stooping, and pulling. • Use of all necessary personal protective equipment. • Use hands for simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation. • Use feet frequently in repetitive movement. • May require travel, overtime and varying schedules. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Pay: $25.96 - $35.23 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Vision insurance Shift: • Day shift • Night shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Job Summary Safely perform welding and mechanical maintenance on a variety of equipment (heavy and light duty) including Haul Trucks, Dozers, Loaders, Blades, Scrapers, Rubber Tire Dozers, etc. that are utilized in the mining industry. This includes maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing a variety of mining and mining support equipment. Job Description KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Visibly support and champion Peabody’s Mission and Values. • Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System. • Perform welding and mechanical repairs on heavy mining equipment such as front-end loaders, haul trucks, mining support equipment (dozers, graders, scrapers), mining shovels, draglines, excavators and drills. • Required welding repairs include but are not limited to: gusset fabrication and installation, bore buildup in preparation for re-machining, handrail and ladder repair (including pipe cutting and welding), wear plate removal and installation, cutting edge, teeth and adaptor removal and installation, shovel component buildup and crack maintenance repair. • Mechanical repairs include but are not limited to: change out minor PM to include wash-down equipment, oil and filter changes, air filter changes, fuel filter changes and bleed-out fuel systems on diesel engines. • Operate lube/fuel truck as required to fuel/lube/inspect other equipment at the mine site. • Change out minor components such as batteries, starters, alternators, battery cables and v-belts. • Conduct safety observations and complete safety interactions monthly. • Other duties as assigned by the Company. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERTISE: • Ability to read and understand written instructions and information, parts catalogs, maintenance manuals and other printed material (such as operator’s manuals, blue prints and schematics). • Ability to perform welder and mechanical repair and preventative maintenance on all types of heavy mining equipment and light vehicles. • Ability to operate safely and proficiently stick welders, MIG wire feed welders, air arc torches, oxy-acetylene torch and plasma cutters. • Ability to work in all types of weather conditions and at different times of day. • Ability to work overtime as required by the Company. • Ability to train others. MINIMUM and PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Three years heavy equipment maintenance experience in mining or two year mechanical or welding vo-tech degree with one year of experience. Physical Requirements Physical Requirements - Surface Environment: • Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift • Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles • Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on and off equipment and ladders • Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA • Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms and legs and good hand to eye coordination • Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 - 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the course of work shift • Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area • The job requires that you be able to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evenings and nights with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays Education • Trade Certificate preferred
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