Workshop Technician - White Pine, TN
Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions is looking for a flexible, self-motivated workshop technician with a strongly collaborative nature and time leadership skills. We are a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying.
Job Purpose
Perform a range of basic repair and maintenance activities on equipment and components, following defined specifications covering mechanical and other trades, under the guidance of more senior technicians.
Main Responsibilities
- Maintenance and Repair Basic Support
- Planning and Reporting
- Health & Safety
Required Experience
- 0-2 Years experience repairing and maintaining heavy-duty mobile or fixed industrial equipment such as: mining equipment (loaders, haul trucks, drills, bolters), OR construction equipment OR industrial engines, power generation, or material handling equipment (Heavy-duty only, not light)
- Strong working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems and mechanical drivetrains.
- Proven ability to work safely on large, high-risk equipment with strict compliance expectations
- Less than 2 years of industry experience.
Preferred Experience
- 0-2 Years of Sandvik Equipment Experience
- Ability to diagnose basic to moderate mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical faults using manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools
- Proficiency in performing major component repairs (e.g., engines, pumps, transmissions, undercarriage, structural components or similar) including disassembling and reassembling
- Experience working with Original Equipment Manufacturer service manuals, technical bulletins, and torque/specification standards and charts
- Working knowledge of industrial and mining safety standards (e.g., lock‐out/tag‐out, confined space, working at heights)
- Comfortable working in regulated environments with permits, procedures, and safety documentation
- Welding or fabrication skills (structural repairs, modifications) are an advantage
- Experience supporting planned and reactive maintenance programs in an industrial setting
- Familiarity with high‐hour, high‐load equipment operating in harsh conditions
- Direct experience in mining, quarrying, heavy construction, oil & gas, port operations, or power generation
- Familiarity with industrial tooling and equipment (overhead cranes, presses, lifting devices, precision measurement tools)
Education
- High school diploma or technical training or technical college.
- In training for a trade certification or just certified with little equipment experience
- or Entry Level Trades – Relevant Trade Certificate
Competencies
Limited to basic equipment knowledge and skills to be developed in at least one equipment type. (Automation as priority)
- Load & Haul
- Drilling and Rigging
- Rock Drill Technologies
- Automation and/or Rock Drills
- iSERIES – acquiring knowledge and skills in the following: Decentralized Automation - Bus Technology; Control Systems; Mechanics; Hydraulics. Pneumatics; Electrics
Problem Solving
Uses standard operating procedures to guide own work and solve standard problems.
Benefits
Sandvik offers a phenomenal catalog of benefits and employee perks such as:
- Benefits eligibility that begin 30 days after start date
- Health care eligibility that includes, medical, dental, vision, prescription and telemedicine
- Paid vacation with up to 40 hours available to roll over in to the next year
- Toolkit valued at $1500 and a yearly $500 allowance
- A very strong 401(k) retirement savings plan. We contribute 5% annual salary to the Retirement Savings plan. We also match 50% of the first 6%.
- Tuition reimbursement
In addition to these outstanding benefits, Sandvik provides all Field Service Technicians with a company laptop and cell phone, Sandvik uniforms and company issued service truck (depending on location).
Sandvik provides opportunities for competence development and training, as well as, opportunities for career advancement. We believe diversity is meaningful for success and growth.
How to Apply
For consideration, please apply for the Workshop Technician position, Job Req. ID# R0091134.
Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at [email protected].
