Mobile Maintenance Welder

Haile Gold Mine located in South Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America. Our employees are at the heart of all we do. With 84% of our employees living in the surrounding community, they are neighbors and friends as well. Join our team, where your expertise can make a true impact!

The mobile maintenance welder responsibilities include inspecting equipment, identifying defects, and performing necessary welding tasks. Expertise in various welding techniques is essential. 

• Demonstrate safe work practices and follow Oceana SOP’s.
• Properly and consistently follow verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrate general knowledge of different procedures and material usage.
• Weld with 1/16 and .045 duel shield mig wire proficiently in the following positions:
  • Vertical
  • Overhead
  • Flat
  • Horizontal
  • With minimal errors such as roll over, undercut and other imperfections.
• Be able to do simple basic fabrication with minimal direction.
• Demonstrate ability to air arc and stick weld.
• Demonstrate the ability to properly set up oxygen/acetylene cutting torch, select proper size tip for material, and cut material with minimal defects.
• Demonstrate the ability to set up and run track torch.
• Demonstrate proficiency and efficiency in air arcing.
• Demonstrate the ability to flame cut complex shapes in 2” material with minimal defects.
• Demonstrate fabrication of more complex and larger in scale projects. Should be able to follow a drawn document or verbal direction of project. Expected to have input and problem solve with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate the ability to rough set up line bore equipment.
• Demonstrate the ability to use bore tech welder to weld bore holes.
• Demonstrate the ability to stick weld in multiple positions with minimal defects.
• Demonstrate the ability to TIG weld ferrous and non-ferrous material.
• Be able to prepare and perform a given task with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate very strong verbal communications and written skills including client deliverables

Qualifications

Previous experience:

• Minimum 3 years in a construction or mining environment a plus
• Fabrication experience a plus

Certifications:

• AWS D1.1 / D1.1M Certification preferred but not required

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proper welding certification/completion

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• 12.5-hour shifts
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Opportunity for full time employment based on attendance and performance 
• Paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
   

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at careers@oceanagold.com
 

PLEASE NOTE:

APPLICATION WILL CLOSE AFTER 14 DAYS- Must be eligible to work in the US