Welder Fitter Jobs in Idaho

INTRODUCTION

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Mechanic/Welder works independently and with other maintenance personnel to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks and welding tasks. This role includes troubleshooting issues, repairing failures of production and mobile equipment, and ensuring maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness. This person provides direction for effective execution of maintenance activity on all machinery and equipment throughout the mine. The Maintenance Mechanic/Welder is also responsible for the optimum utilization of available resources such as manpower, equipment, time, etc. This person must be responsible for decisions, actions and failures; must establish clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results. In addition, the maintenance mechanic/welder must partner with others to get work done and work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform thorough pre-shift and post shift vehicle inspections.
• Perform minor and major welding repairs on mobile equipment.
• Provide quality pm inspections on mobile equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on mining equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues on mining equipment and support equipment.

TYPICAL EDUCATION

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

3+ years related experience and/or training.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Experience with mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings and write detailed repair reports.
• Ability to analyze and make decisions.
• Ability to diagram equipment control problems.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Experience using Cat ET, Cat SIS, and Cummins Insite.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory, and represent the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and move heavy equipment.
• Climb ladders and work in high, precarious places.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• May be exposed to wet or humid conditions.
• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• May be exposed to high noise environments.
• May be exposed to chemicals used in the process.
• Could be in temperatures of -30 degrees.

JOB REQUISITION ID: 26305
TRAVEL REQUIRED: None
LOCATION(S): ABW Smoky Canyon Mine - Afton
COUNTRY: United States

The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.