OSITION OVERVIEWUtilizing welding expertise, maintain mining equipment (haul trucks, loaders, dozers & other ancillary equipment) for open pit copper mining operations Utilizes blueprints and sketches to layout, fabricate, construct or repair piping, ductwork, steel structures and plant equipment by cutting, welding, riveting and assembling ferrous and nonferrous plate, heavy sheet metal and structural shapes in both field and shop areas.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSSafely use Mig,Tig, GSMA, SMAW, FCAW, oxygen-acetylene cutting systems, and plasma torch systemsPlan work to be performed by interpreting engineering drawings, sketches, work orders and verbal instructionsSafely operate metal fabrication equipment (shears, rolls, brakes, punch, saw, etc.)Make materials, supplies and tools lists for the assigned workCut, form, shape, assemble, fabricate, weld, dismantle and install using hand and power tools, welding, cutting and burning equipment as required in performing dutiesRig material and equipment for lifting as requiredREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to pass Company welding testAbility to read prints, layout and fabricate; work from verbal communicationAbility to make simple and complex layouts for cutting, welding, shearing, punching and drilling per blueprints or specifications.Ability to lift 50 lbs and carry material and equipment to be used on the jobAbility and willingness to work rotating shifts and rotating days off, if requiredAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formEQUIPMENT/TOOLS REQUIRED TO USE:Impact wrenches, pneumatic air tools, pry bars, sledgehammer, overhead crane, metal shear, iron worker, power drills, grindersSAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:Hard hat, safety glasses, goggles, face shield, steel toe shoes, hearing protection, respirator, seat belts (harness) and lanyard, gloves, life vest, rain suit, leather jacket, leather sleevesWORK CONDITIONS (ENVIRONMENT):Poor footing, hot and cold temperatures, heights (up to 150' above ground), restricted lighting, loud noise, confined spaces, wet, humid, dusty, windy, dirty, greasy areas, chemical fumes exposureREQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma/GEDMinimum of 8 years experience in all position welding, air/arc/gas cutting, gas welding, and working with various types of metalsWelding certification requiredExperience with Mining and heavy equipment repair requiredADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSMust provide own tools of the tradeValid Arizona Driver's LicenseBasic ability to speak, read and write EnglishENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETYThe job requires training or instruction in the area of environmental awareness.This job requires training or instruction in the area of Safety & Health awareness including completion of the appropriate MSHA training.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 an equal opportunity employer. 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 (hair analysis).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.
