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Silver Opportunity Partners LLC
Mechanic
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What they do
An Automotive Service Technician or Mechanic repairs and performs maintenance on cars and smaller trucks; may conduct auto inspections.
$51,798 / year median in Idaho
+10% projected growth
Job Description
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Overview of this role We are seeking a safety-conscious and methodical Maintenance Mechanic to join our Maintenance team. In this role, you'll perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks on a variety of mobile and fixed plant equipment, with a focus on safety, environmental stewardship, reliability, and continuous improvement. Your contributions will be integral to the success of the Asset Management function at Sunshine. What you'll do- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs, and inspections on a variety of equipment, such as mobile, fixed plant, and ancillary systems.
- Diagnose equipment faults and implement effective repairs to minimize downtime.
- Perform project-related maintenance duties which involve an interface with external contractors.
- Carry out preventive and predictive maintenance activities aligned with the site maintenance strategy and OEM requirements,
- Perform project-related maintenance duties which may involve an interface with external contractors for installation and commissioning of equipment,
- Maintain accurate records of work performed, parts used, and equipment condition in the site CMMS,
- Collaborate with Maintenance Planners and Supervisors to optimize job planning, parts availability, and scheduling efficiency,
- Participate in reliability improvement initiatives, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Defect Elimination (DE) processes,
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in safety, cost control, equipment performance, and work practices,
- Ensure all work is performed in compliance with site policies, MSHA/OSHA regulations, and relevant standards,
- Work in a manner which fosters a culture of safety and collaboration. What you'll need Required
- High school graduate or equivalent,
- Demonstrated experience in maintenance of mining or heavy industrial equipment, such as heavy and light mobile fleets, locomotives, conveyors, crushers, hoists, pumps, compressors, or similar,
- Strong diagnostic skills with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and lubrication systems,
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, equipment manuals, and technical data,
- Basic computer skills (MS Office, maintenance software), and familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS),
- Proven commitment to safe work practices and risk management,
- MSHA 40-hour training upon commencement (or provide current 5000-23),
- Ability to pass required physical and drug screening. Preferred (but not required)
- Five years' experience as a mine hoist mechanic.
- Qualification in a mechanical trade (e.g., Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Millwright, Diesel Mechanic, etc.),
- Welding and fabrication skills.