Underground Welder Technician

As our underground welder technician, you will weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment needed to maintain operational mining equipment. Every day you will work at a mine on a remote island about 18 miles outside of Juneau, Alaska. You'll start every job with safety first by inspecting your workplace, and your equipment. To thrive in this role, you must be able to provide welding and fabrication needs with emphasis on maintenance inspections, adjustments and repairs. We're on a remote island, you must know how to work independently.

About Us

The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island 18 miles south of Juneau, is an underground polymetallic mine operating since 1989, employing approximately 510 people. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Greens Creek is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.

Here's what you can expect in this role:

• Training first. Every hire is provided MSHA training in the first 4 days on the job. We also provide department-level training on not just what to do, but safety, as well.

• Apply your mechanical aptitude in equipment maintenance and repair and complete required maintenance reports and logs.

• Working on a remote island and living in a mining camp environment away from home if you are not based in Juneau. Every department is slightly different, but our electrical department works 14 days for 12.5 hours each, followed by 14 days off.

• Assist with welding and fabrication tasks as well changing tires on rubber tire equipment.

• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.

• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g., cut material with plasma cutter, torch to match prints and or infield measurements)

• Align components using calipers and other precision measuring tools in order to facilitate precision work.

• Operate angle grinders, and other metal prep tools proficiently and safely and repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps.

• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)

• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws.

• You'll be doing work area inspections before every job. Then, we'll rely on you to prioritize your work before you get started.

• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety Must be able to comply with state and MSHA regulations.

• Safety is important. Every piece of equipment and each work area must be inspected before we start the day for your safety and the safety of your team.

• A team you can rely on, a team that will have your back.

If you're interested in this role, apply on our website at this link: http://www.hecla.com/careers

We have a two-part interview process. If you are selected, our hiring manager will reach out to you via phone call to get to know you and your skill set a little better. If you are selected to move forward, you will be invited to come for a site interview to ensure that we are fit for you, and you are a fit for us. .

Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the United States. Hecla Greens Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please visit Hecla's website at www.hecla.com/careers and our recruiting page at http://www.hecla.com/careers