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.
See More Details >>JOB SUMMARY Shop Welders are responsible for welding, fabricating, buildup and repairing construction and mining equipment parts. Various levels of knowledge and abilities in the Essential Functions listed below are required and will determine job placement. Specific knowledge needed is dependent upon the individual departments within the company. Can troubleshoot and function as a welder with little or no direction and/or assistance. Experience: Minimum four years of previous welding experience 2 of which include heavy equipment experience. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Regularly inspects customer's equipment for weld/salvage possibilities by visual inspection, and by the use of testing, diagnostic and measuring equipment to determine problems or malfunctions. • Weld/salvage parts on frames, engines, hydraulic systems, attachments and related power train systems and do all sorts of custom fabrication. • Repairs must meet or exceed the expectations of the Weld Shop Supervisor and the customer. • Write detailed and accurate service reports stating the nature of the job and what has been done. • Able to work a rotating shift; to include days, evening and nights. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS • Review data from the troubleshooting and inspection process to work up detailed, accurate and cost-effective job estimates. • Review data from the troubleshooting and inspection process to work up detailed and accurate parts orders. • Operate mining and construction equipment. • Clean and service all welding machines and is required to keep a clean work place. • Work with a positive attitude, spirit of cooperation and mentor co-workers. • May be required to work out of town occasionally. • Work overtime as needed. QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITY • High school diploma or equivalent • Exposure to construction and mining equipment thru Technical Schools or on-the-job training as a welder or welder’s helper at a repair shop, construction company, small contractor or mine. • Able to read, write, speak and understand English, read and understand parts books, service manuals and fabrication blueprints following ANSI, SAE and/or Caterpillar's blueprinting standards. • Able to hand sketch drawings legibly enough for other welders to understand and follow. Welding background. • Able to think and work their way through difficult project or problems. • Able to diagnose and assess to equipment to fabricate repairs. • May be required to have a CDL. • May be required to have current MSHA training. • Certified AWS D1.1. • Able to read and comprehend service literature and basic measuring tools and to know and understand basic arithmetic. • Able to write meaningful and legible service reports. • Know and understand various types of systems on a large number of different kinds of equipment and must be able to use their ability in a meaningful and productive manner during the course of their daily job assignment. MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED Hand wrenches, hammers, impact tools, torque wrenches, screw drivers, basic and advanced measuring tools, overhead hoist, slings and chains, run stick welders, mig welders, tig welders, gas welders, air arc torch welders, tool grinders and numerous other specialized testing, adjusting and measuring equipment. Most often the majority of the above hand tools must be furnished by the employee. PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS • Prolonged standing and walking. • Able to lift up to 50 lbs. • Use hands for repetitive fine manipulation, grasping, pushing and pulling. • Operation and use of power and electrical tools. • Use feet frequently in repetitive movement. • Work at heights both inside and outside the facilities, climb ladders, etc. • Exposure to loud noises, dirt, grime, outside weather conditions, etc. This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of the Employer. Wyoming Machinery Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Black Rock Mine Service, LLC, a trusted leader in mining support services, is seeking dedicated Welding Professionals to join our team in Gillette, WY. With over a decade of expertise in fabrication, machining, and heavy equipment repairs, we're at the forefront of keeping the mining industry running smoothly and safely. We are currently accepting job applications and resumes to fill welder/millwright position. Responsibilities: - Perform welding tasks using various techniques such as MIG and Stick welding - Fabricate and assemble metal structures and components - Operate and maintain welding equipment and tools - Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications - Perform welding and mechanical maintenance on electric shovels and draglines. Qualifications: -Minimum 2 years welding or mechanical experience in the mining industry, or a 2 year welding degree from a technical school. -Must possess a strong commitment to safety of themselves and others - Proficient in basic math skills for measurements and calculations -Ability to work at heights and/or in confined spaces. -Willingness to work overtime as needed. -Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test. Preferred Qualifications: -Ability to read blue prints -Ability to pass an FCAW 3G/4G 1" plate test -Experience with field machining / line boring. -Current MSHA certification Pay based on experience. $24.00 to $44.00 / hour. Shift differential pay available. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.00 - $44.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Flexible schedule Work Location: In person
See More Details >>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.
