Job Description

Overview

Wyo-Ben, Inc is a family-owned business established in 1951, specializing in Wyoming Bentonite Clay based products. The Mechanic Helper position at the Magnet Cove Bentonite Plant involves assisting with the repair and maintenance of heavy mining equipment while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative maintenance, lubrication, fueling, and inspections on mine equipment.
  • Diagnose and repair heavy equipment and haul trucks.
  • Identify and repair electrical issues, hydraulic hose failures, and oil leaks.
  • Use computer diagnostic tools to troubleshoot equipment problems.
  • Perform welding and basic fabrication work as needed.
  • Complete pre- and post-shift inspections and PMs.
  • Communicate maintenance needs and safety concerns to supervisors and team members.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and environmentally responsible work area.
  • Follow all company safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Current CDL with Tanker, Doubles, and HazMat endorsements required.
  • Welding certification may be required.
  • 6 months to 1 year of preventative maintenance experience preferred.
  • General mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment.
  • Basic welding and metalworking skills.
  • Basic computer and math skills.
  • Strong communication and recordkeeping abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • Full-Time position with rotating shifts.
  • Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Regular exposure to dust, noise, machinery, and mobile equipment.
  • Must be able to wear required PPE and comply with all safety requirements.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in Magnet Cove, AR

Pay in context

At roughly $21/hr, this posting comes in about 12% below the $24/hr median for welding jobs across Arkansas, where the middle half runs $20–$32/hr across 19 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 37% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Magnet Cove, AR

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Magnet Cove, AR, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Arkansas as a whole we're tracking 26 other active welding openings from 23 employers. Browse welding jobs across Arkansas.

The most active employers in Arkansas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are PDS Tech Commercial (2), XPO (2), and Veterans Health Administration (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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