Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician Mining

Job Description

Job DescriptionHeavy Equipment Maintenance Technician - MiningLocation: Sherwood, TN
Job Type: Full-time, Hourly
We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician for a Sherwood, TN mining plant. This hands-on position maintains and repairs all plant equipment while ensuring safe and efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all plant equipment
• Conduct electrical work, welding, and troubleshooting
• Maintain conveyor systems, hydraulics, and mobile equipment
• Read blueprints and complete maintenance reports
• Enforce safety policies and maintain housekeeping standards
• Provide on-the-job training as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (proof required)
• 3-5 years industrial maintenance experience OR completion of apprenticeship/technical program
• Welding experience required
• Strong diesel mechanical and electrical skills
• Experience with hydraulics, conveyors, and mobile equipment repair
• Ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings
• Available for shift work, weekends, holidays, and on-call duty

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-7 years heavy maintenance experience in mining/industrial environment
• Associates Degree in Mechanical Technology or Technical Trade School
• Heavy equipment operation experience

Physical Requirements

• Lift over 50 pounds consistently
• Work at heights up to 120 feet and in confined spaces
• Tolerate extreme temperatures, noise, dust, and fumes
• Work 12-hour shifts during plant outages

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