Welder Fabricator

Mining Welder/Fabricator

Location: Copperstone Mine, LaPaz County, Arizona

Schedule: Shift/Rotation as Required

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Maintenance Supt

Compensation: $38.08 to $48.73 hourly DOE and skill level

• Opportunities for advancement through structured progression levels

Position Overview:

Copperstone Mine is seeking an experienced Mining Welder / Fabricator to join our Maintenance team. This is a hands-on position supporting the safe and reliable operation of mobile mining equipment, fixed plant equipment, structural steel, and mine-site infrastructure.

The successful candidate will bring strong welding and fabrication skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to perform high-quality repairs and fabrication work in a demanding mining environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform welding, cutting, gouging, fitting, and fabrication on heavy mining and industrial equipment
• Repair and rebuild components on haul trucks, loaders, excavators, dozers, drills, graders, and other mobile equipment
• Perform structural repairs and fabrication on chutes, hoppers, conveyors, platforms, handrails, guards, piping supports, and other fixed-plant infrastructure
• Perform SMAW/Stick, GMAW/MIG, FCAW/Flux-Core, and other welding processes as required
• Work with carbon steel, abrasion-resistant plate, stainless steel, and other materials used in mining applications
• Fabricate components from drawings, sketches, measurements, and field requirements
• Perform crack repairs, bucket and blade repairs, wear-plate replacement, and structural reinforcement
• Inspect completed work for weld quality, fit, and dimensional accuracy
• Assist the Maintenance team with equipment shutdowns, breakdown repairs, component replacements, and planned maintenance

What We’re Looking For:

Candidates should have a recognized Welder/Fabricator trade qualification, certification, apprenticeship, or an equivalent combination of training and industrial experience, along with previous welding and fabrication experience in mining, heavy equipment, construction, industrial maintenance, or a similar environment.

Strong candidates will also demonstrate:

• Proficiency with common welding and cutting processes
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, welding symbols, measurements, and technical specifications
• Strong knowledge of welding preparation, joint design, fit-up, heat control, and repair techniques
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Ability to safely work around heavy mobile equipment and industrial machinery
• Commitment to safe work practices and compliance with site procedures

Previous mining experience, large mobile-equipment repair experience, heavy-plate fabrication, hardfacing, air-arc gouging, plasma cutting, and wear-package installation are preferred.

Why Join Us

At Copperstone Mine, you'll join a collaborative team where safety, accountability, and continuous improvement drive everything we do. You'll have the opportunity to apply your expertise, mentor the next generation of electricians, and contribute directly to the success of a growing gold mining operation.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• A safety-first culture where your knowledge and leadership make a difference
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with Company match
• Opportunity to grow within a developing Arizona gold operation
• Team-oriented culture built on accountability and operational excellence

Apply Today

If you're an experienced welder/fabricator who takes pride in quality workmanship, understands the demands of heavy equipment, and wants to apply your trade in a mining environment, we encourage you to apply.

Mining Americas Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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