Maintenance Mechanic

Apply for the Maintenance Mechanic role at Lyons Salt Company in Lyons, KS.

Location:

Lyons, KS. Salary: $33.00 - $36.00 per hour. Type:
Full‑time.

Under the general supervision of the Surface and Mine Manager and the direct supervision of the Surface and Mine Supervisor, the mechanic performs extensive troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and repair work at the mine site. The individual will report any malfunctions or abnormalities to their supervisor, ensuring that the machinery and safety equipment are in good working order and a high standard of housekeeping is maintained.

• Extensive knowledge of electric and gas welding, black smithing, rigging, electricity, pipe fitting, machine tool setup and operation, diesel and internal combustion engines, sheet metal layout and working, heavy and light machinery repairs, construction, maintenance, and installation.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and apply best practices to successfully repair and maintain mining equipment.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Properly communicate the status of assigned job(s) with the relieving shift mechanics and shop supervisors.
• Perform carpentry and painting work.
• Assist others of higher classification and work with and direct others in making repairs to mine machinery.
• Use mechanic's hand tools properly.
• Interpret construction and installation instructions, read and work from blueprints, and have working knowledge of shop mathematics.
• Perform routine tasks such as greasing, oiling, cleaning, and inspections of equipment under little to no supervision or guidance.
• Complete tasks such as dismantling and reassembling machinery, vertical welding, building and installing ordinary sheet metal piping, installing conduit, etc.
• As part of training, may be assigned tasks of a skill normally required of a higher classification mechanic.
• Keep working area clean, neat, and orderly with tools kept in good repair condition.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Maintain high attention to detail to prevent injury to self and coworkers, promoting a safe workplace.
• Work safely in varying temperatures in the mine and outside in year‑round conditions.
• Lift and carry up to 65+ pounds regularly, 100 pounds occasionally.
• Wear steel‑toed shoes and safety glasses.
• Work overtime as necessary.
• Work at heights as required.
• Be permitted to possess/handle explosives and submit an employee possessor questionnaire to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
• Pass the Lyons' Mechanic's test with at least a 70% score and demonstrate skills and knowledge commensurate with the Lyons' Mechanic Pay Tier level(s).

• Work safely in varying temperatures in the mine and outside in year‑round conditions.
• Lift and carry up to 65+ pounds regularly, 100 pounds occasionally.
• Wear steel‑toed shoes and safety glasses.
• Work at heights as required.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Mining

At Lyons Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.