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Mechanical Technician (Winnemucca, NV) - Winnemucca Nevada
Company: Orica
Location: Winnemucca, Nevada
Posted On: 04/30/2025
About Orica
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At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. -Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. -
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It's an exciting time to join us - we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
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Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023 and 2024. -
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If interested in joining the Orica team and to be contacted by the Orica Recruiting team, text "New Job" to 52345. -
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Orica does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. -Do not apply for this role if you will need Orica Immigration Sponsorship (e.g., H1-B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.
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About the role - Mechanical Technician (Winnemucca, NV)
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We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Mechanical Technician within our Specialty Mining Chemicals team.
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The Mechanical Technician is responsible in assisting the maintenance team in the service and repair of all plant equipment, resulting in reliable production runs with limited mechanical downtime. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for all day-to-day maintenance needs. Duties may include regular/preventative machinery maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical or facilities issues, making necessary repairs, and completing all related documentation. -
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What you will be doing
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- Provide maintenance support to Operations department for all mechanical equipment
- Weekly oil and grease checks of rolling stock and certain process equipment
- Repair of process vessels during shutdowns and support for startups
- Installing and testing of various rotating equipment, pumps, seals and gaskets
- Basic understand of testing motors and sensors for different testers
- Basic ability to trace electrical wires, read a volt/ohm meter. Basic instrument understanding (4-20) signals
- Forklift training, crane, truck driving, refrigerating training, and hydraulics
- Ability to create/issue workorders and PMs in the CMMS (i.e. M3, SAP, and passport)
- Knowledge of piping systems manual valves and welding capability is a plus
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What you will bring
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Minimum/Required Experience
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5+years' experience or equivalent experience in maintenance/electrical/welding preferred
2-5 years of process control experience preferred
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. - Ability to write simple correspondence. -Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. -Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. -Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
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Physical requirement:
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- While performing the duties of this job, this position is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
- Frequently is required to sit and talk or hear
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and taste or smell
- Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds -
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Your qualifications
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- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Have a clean driving record and possess a current/valid Nevada driver's license
- Stainless and/or Carbon welding certifications preferred
Role dimensions
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- Monday to Friday
- Onsite Full-time, on call every four weeks
What we offer
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As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. -
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You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
Benefits (Full Time Employees)
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