POSITION SUMMARY

As a member of the Greens Creek Maintenance group this position performs welding and fabrication, with an emphasis on maintenance inspections, adjustments, and repairs of mine mobile equipment.

Safety, Health & Environmental Responsibilities AND Accountabilities

Include, but are not limited to:

All Hecla personnel shall strive to achieve best practice in safety and health, and assist in the control of incidents, injuries, and loss. Duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Complying with all necessary requirements put in place to prevent incidents, injuries or losses; 
• Ensuring the safety and health of themselves and others in the workplace by being responsible for their actions and taking due care while performing their work; 
• Identifying, eliminating, and reporting hazards as soon as practicable; 
• Reporting incidents and accidents as soon as practicable; 
• Disclosing all information regarding incidents and cooperating in incident investigations; 
• Assisting in the resolution of health and safety matters in a positive and timely manner; 
• Using and maintaining PPE; 
• Providing suggestions for improving work processes; 
• Assisting Management by supporting change to achieve desired targets; 
• Ensuring that plant and equipment operate within their safe working limits; 
• Ensuring that correct equipment is used for the job; 
• Participating in risk assessment methodology; 
• Participating in safety initiatives; 
• Receiving training and instruction as required; and 
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

Requirements

• Proven experience as welder
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.)
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Deftness and attention to detail
• Proficient in English
• Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program is required
• Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education Requirements 

High School or equivalent, Structural welding certification preferred

Experience

Four years’ experience directly related to welding/fabricating and/or machining.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be frequently required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; use hand and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Vision - Constant:

• Able to judge distances and spatial relationships to avoid accidents while driving and walking underground 
• Have clarity of vision while operating machinery, reading gauges, and placing tools
• Have clarity of vision for distances while navigating within the mine and access roads efficiently and safely
• Able to adjust varying points of reference while safely navigating the terrain, maintaining awareness of traffic, and operating tools and machinery
• Able to identify vehicles, machinery, and people in peripheral vision

Speaking - Occasional:

Hearing - Occasional:

Work Environment & Job Schedule
 Employees may be frequently exposed to underground work environments; outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold, extreme heat, potentially hazardous wildlife; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in most work environments is usually very loud. This position may occasionally require work on nights or weekends.

Greens Creek

The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island, 18 miles south of Juneau, is an underground polymetallic mine employing approximately 425 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.

Community

Juneau, Alaska's capital, is the third largest city in the state. Like Alaska, Juneau is full of contrasts, a sophisticated cosmopolitan city in the heart of the Tongass National Forest. Nestled at the base of mountains overlooking the Gastineau Channel, Juneau is surrounded by intercoastal waterways, lush rain forests, rugged mountainsides, and awe-inspiring glaciers. This small city has it all, the adventure of the "last frontier" as well as a good education system, year-round cultural and sports activities, a wide variety of entertainment, world class fishing and wildlife viewing, temperate weather, and a strong sense of community. Juneau is rich in mining history and Greens Creek is proud to contribute to that heritage by operating in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

Compensation & Benefits

Hecla Greens Creek offers competitive pay based on experience and an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as other coverages such as disability coverage and life insurance. Retirement benefits include a pension plan and 401(k) with company match. 

Applications & Resumes 

Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the United States. Resumes are welcome but must be uploaded online and attached to your completed online employment application.  You may apply at http://www.hecla-mining.com/careers/. 

Hecla Greens Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please visit Hecla’s website at www.hecla-mining.com

and our recruiting page at

http://www.hecla-mining.com/careers/