Orica

Overview

Orica is seeking a Combination Welder/Maintenance Technician for their Specialty Mining Chemicals team in Winnemucca, NV. This role involves performing welding and fabrication tasks to maintain and improve plant equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication on plant equipment, piping systems, and structural components.
• Read, interpret, and update blueprints, technical drawings, weld maps, and welding symbols.
• Inspect and maintain welding tools and equipment for safe operation.
• Plan welding work and order materials for welding jobs.
• Qualify and follow weld procedures.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to minimize downtime.
• Follow safety protocols, including PPE requirements and hazard identification.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and preventive maintenance programs.
• Review planned work with the supervisor to limit downtime.
• Provide estimates on task completions when requested.
• Assist in controlling site fixed costs by proposing lean methodology.
• Manage documentation with basic computer knowledge.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of welding experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Certification in welding (AWS or equivalent), 1G – 6G plate and pipe preferred.
• Proficiency in TIG, MIG, and stick welding techniques.
• Ability to work with carbon steel and stainless steel.
• Strong understanding of safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying environmental conditions.
• Basic understanding of NDE.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Stainless and/or carbon welding certification preferred.
• Must be willing to certify in 1G-6G welding techniques.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• This is a full-time, hourly, on-site position.
• Work schedule is Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday 4-10's.
• On-call as needed.