Mechanical Craftsperson - Mobile Maintenance

Rio Tinto

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Job Title: Mechanical Craftsperson – Mobile Maintenance (Multiple Openings)
Location: Kennecott Copper, Salt Lake County, Utah
Job Type: Full-Time with competitive salary, tool allowance, and benefits
Work Schedule: 5-5-4 Shift Pattern, 12 hours, rotating days and nights**Visa Sponsorship Not Available **About The RoleJoin our team as a Mechanical Craftsperson – Mobile Maintenance at Kennecott Copper in Salt Lake County, Utah. In this role, you'll be part of the Kennecott Asset Management department, focusing on the maintenance of heavy mobile equipment. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work collaboratively, enhance your technical skills, and contribute to the reliability and efficiency of our operations.Responsibilities
  • Engage actively in discussions and initiatives that promote our “Zero Harm” safety culture.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical components on large haulage trucks and support equipment, adhering to MSHA standards and standard work instructions.
  • Work closely with Maintenance Support to develop safe and efficient standard work instructions, drive maintenance improvements, and implement cost-saving initiatives.
What You’ll Need
  • A strong dedication to performing tasks safely and intelligently.
  • Ability and willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts (both days and nights).
  • Relevant experience in heavy industry/mining or a mechanical trade.
  • Competency in welding, basic hydraulics, and mechanical/electrical fundamentals.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
What We Offer
  • Inclusive Environment: A safety-focused and inclusive working environment.
  • Career Development: Opportunities for career growth and education assistance.
  • Health Benefits: Access to top-tier family-friendly health and medical programs.
  • Retirement Plans: Excellent retirement plan including a 6% Retirement Contribution Plan and a generous 401k matching program (company matches $0.50 per dollar up to 6% of your base pay).
  • Leave Policy: Comprehensive leave policy covering vacation, paid parental leave, short-term sick leave, and paid holidays.
  • Wellbeing Support: Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family.
  • Employee Share Program: Generous Rio Tinto employee share program.
Where You’ll Be WorkingOur Kennecott mine is a world-class, fully integrated copper mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah. We produce copper, precious metals including gold and silver, molybdenum, tellurium, and sulfuric acid. Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich ore body of the Bingham Canyon Mine since 1903 and is one of the top producing mines in the world, comprising approximately 11 percent of U.S. annual copper production.About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.Every Voice MattersRio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.

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