Mill Maintenance Mechanic – Concentrator
ASARCO
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- Location
- Kearny, AZ
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 21
- 1 day ago
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About the company
ASARCO
Mining & metals · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Maintain and repair complex milling systems, including crushers, ball mills, semi-autogenous (SAG) mills, screen decks, compressors, filter drums, horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps, flotation cells, classifiers, and centralized lubrication systems.
- Conduct mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance by proactively identifying potential failures, abnormal noises, and wear on agitators, rotors, belts, pulleys, and gearboxes.
- Perform precise gear and shaft alignments and execute corrective repairs to optimize asset performance.
- Maintain and repair large-scale industrial conveyors within a demanding concentrator environment.
- Utilize certified welding techniques (Stick, TIG, MIG, and Arc) to perform structural repairs and fabrication.
- Safely operate material handling and support equipment, including forklifts, overhead cranes, pneumatic air tools, and small mobile machinery.
- Champion a zero-harm culture by maintaining a clean work area, conducting rigorous safety inspections, and adhering strictly to OSHA and MSHA standards.
- Work rotating shifts to support a continuous 24/7/365 mining and processing operation.
What you need
- Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
Mill mechanical maintenanceWelding certificationsMobile cranesSchematicsBlue printsTime management skillsManual dexterityMechanical aptitudeOSHAMSHA
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POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Mill Maintenance Mechanic – Concentrator to join our operations and drive reliability across our Concentrator facility. In this critical role, you will be responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining heavy industrial machinery and structural components to ensure maximum operational uptime
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and repair complex milling systems, including crushers, ball mills, semi-autogenous (SAG) mills, screen decks, compressors, filter drums, horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps, flotation cells, classifiers, and centralized lubrication systems.
Conduct mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance by proactively identifying potential failures, abnormal noises, and wear on agitators, rotors, belts, pulleys, and gearboxes.
Perform precise gear and shaft alignments and execute corrective repairs to optimize asset performance.
Maintain and repair large-scale industrial conveyors within a demanding concentrator environment.
Utilize certified welding techniques (Stick, TIG, MIG, and Arc) to perform structural repairs and fabrication.
Safely operate material handling and support equipment, including forklifts, overhead cranes, pneumatic air tools, and small mobile machinery.
Champion a zero-harm culture by maintaining a clean work area, conducting rigorous safety inspections, and adhering strictly to OSHA and MSHA standards.
Work rotating shifts to support a continuous 24/7/365 mining and processing operation.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English
Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
Ability read and use schematics and blue prints
Time management skills
Requires manual dexterity in the use of hand tools.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
2+ years of hands-on experience in mill mechanical maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and industrial repair experience.
Previous experience operating mobile cranes exceeding 20 tons.
Active welding certifications across relevant processes (MIG, TIG, Stick, Arc).
Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, and written/verbal safety instructions in English.
Strong mechanical aptitude, exceptional time-management skills, and precise manual dexterity for hand-tool operation.
Willingness to train, guide, and mentor fellow team members in maintenance best practices.
Complete required Environmental Awareness training and satisfy all Safety & Health training mandates, including compliance with relevant OSHA and/or MSHA standards.
ASARCO LLC provides equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, actual or perceived disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by local, state, or federal law(s).
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.