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Overview

The North Complex Welder position involves safely performing welding and mechanical maintenance on various heavy and light-duty equipment used in the mining industry. The role requires troubleshooting and repairing mining and mining support equipment while adhering to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Support and champion Peabody’s Mission and Values.
  • Adhere to the Safety as a Way of Life Management System.
  • Perform welding and mechanical repairs on heavy mining equipment.
  • Conduct required welding repairs including gusset fabrication, bore buildup, handrail and ladder repair, wear plate removal, and shovel component maintenance.
  • Perform mechanical repairs including oil and filter changes and minor PM tasks.
  • Operate lube/fuel truck to fuel, lube, and inspect other equipment.
  • Change out minor components such as batteries and alternators.
  • Conduct safety observations and complete safety interactions monthly.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Company.

Requirements

  • Ability to read and understand written instructions, parts catalogs, and maintenance manuals.
  • Experience in performing welder and mechanical repair on heavy mining equipment.
  • Proficiency in operating stick welders, MIG wire feed welders, air arc torches, oxy-acetylene torch, and plasma cutters.
  • Ability to work in all types of weather conditions and at different times of day.
  • Willingness to work overtime as required.
  • Ability to train others.
  • Three years of heavy equipment maintenance experience in mining or a two-year mechanical or welding vo-tech degree with one year of experience.

Additional Information

  • Must be able to stand or be seated for up to 4 hours per shift.
  • Ability to work from elevated positions and climb on and off equipment.
  • Must wear required protective equipment as per Company and MSHA regulations.
  • Ability to lift 10 - 50 lbs. frequently during the work shift.
  • Must be able to work various shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
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How this job compares in Gillette, WY

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Wyoming currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $31–$34/hr across 8 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Gillette, WY

Gillette, WY currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Wyoming as a whole we're tracking 16 other active welding openings from 12 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Gillette, or widen the search to Wyoming.

The most active employers in Wyoming at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are WSG Energy Services (3), Zachry Group (2), and Loenbro (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and Stick work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. Stick (SMAW) burns a flux-coated consumable rod and needs no shielding gas, so it works in wind, rain, and on dirty or rusted steel. That tolerance for bad conditions keeps it the default for field, structural, and repair work.

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