Wharf
We Pursue a Higher Standard
Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing, precious metals producer with four wholly-owned operations: the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.
Coeur Wharf is an open-pit, heap-leach gold operation and the only gold mine operating in South Dakota. Located in the northern Black Hills, Wharf is the only known operating mine that shares a hillside with a ski resort, Terry Peak.
Coeur Wharf has been part of the local community since 1983, actively volunteering and supporting the arts, educational programs, beautification events and children’s and wellness programs.
Approximately 250 miners, geologists, engineers, environmentalists, operators and various business leaders are employed at the mine and call South Dakota home. Coeur Wharf prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development, and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.
About the Job:
The Welder is responsible for the performance of the following duties in a safe and productive manner:
Responsibilities:
Job Duties
- Assist other maintenance welders and work closely with supervisors to develop and implement a strong and effective maintenance welding program.
- Perform layout and fabrication for the upkeep and improvement of existing equipment both fixed and mobile.
- Must be able to weld using gas or arc welding and to cut using a cutting torch or air arc.
- Must be able to perform these tasks in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead position.
- Must be able to read the prints or instructions of supervisors or engineering.
- Maintain a clean and citation-free mine site environment.
- Be knowledgeable of the proper use of special tools required to perform welding tasks.
- Assist production with solving problems affecting the normal operation of equipment, both fixed and mobile.
- Inform supervision of any improvements that might increase production and/or lower costs.
- Advise of safety decision, etc; can it be used safely, give input.
- Perform partial and major repairs as required to maximize production and maintain a safe environment.
- Perform all tasks in a consistently safe and professional manner
- Instruct others in these safety techniques.
- Create work orders and job requests when necessary
Physical Requirements
- Follow all procedures and safety measures to assure safe production
- Work in all conditions and environments, approximately 80% of job is outdoors
- Able to lift 65 lbs. on an occasional basis
- Able to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground daily
- Able to bend and stoop, craw on a continuous basis (access machines as needed)
Workplace Requirements
- Work as a team member and communicate openly with others
- Self-directed and able to take leadership role on many projects, including but not limited to contractor management.
- Willing to stop work for safety concerns and always abide by safety best practices, policies and procedures
- Rotation of work assignments to maintain training
- Respirator use is required
- Ability to work alone
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Educational/Experience Requirements
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have experience in welding maintenance and fabrication, preference to welding in the mining and/or heavy equipment field.
- Welding certification is preferred, but not mandatory
Additional Information: Willing to work alternating between 5 work days, 5 days off, 4 work days, and 5 more days off.
It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
