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Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Line Borer Welder

Welding & Metal FabricationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKenyasi, GhanaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Complete a trade certification, apprenticeship, or another recognized welder training program.
  • Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance welding, machining, and fabrication, including repairing and maintaining industrial or mining equipment and auxiliaries.
  • Have knowledge of maintenance principles and industry standards.
  • Have knowledge of the work management process, planning, and scheduling.
  • Have advanced knowledge of welding techniques, welding standards, and related safety standards.
  • Be able to troubleshoot, check tolerances, and use precision measuring tools.
  • Be able to identify problems and report them using the technical names of equipment and parts.
  • Be able to use oxy-acetylene equipment, 9-inch and 5-inch grinding machines, arc welding machine sets, thermal lances, welding shields, and other specialized welding equipment.
  • Be able to understand installation procedures and interpret technical drawings or blueprints.
  • Be reliable, independent, safety conscious, detail focused, technically inclined, and proactive, and show initiative and resilience.

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective welding, machining, and fabrication services to support equipment availability and production targets.
  • Demonstrate the company's values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Inclusion, and Responsibility in work activities.
  • Work from engineering drawings, sketches, specifications, and verbal instructions.
  • Position and secure parts for welding, fabrication, gouging, and grinding using appropriate jigs and fixtures.
  • Select suitable welding equipment and electrodes for the material, including gas torches, portable electric arcs, and semi-automatic or automatic machines.
  • Set up and adjust equipment and controls to regulate gas pressure, voltage, and amperage.
  • Inspect and assess weld quality, including joint functionality, and work within strict quality standards and tolerances.
  • Improvise acceptable assemblies where necessary to return mining equipment to operation.
  • Prepare daily reports on planned jobs and submit them to the Welding Supervisor.
  • Determine the work schedule, coordinate with support services, and assign short-term tasks to Mechanics, Electricians, or the Supervisor as necessary.
  • Complete work as prescribed in work orders and close work orders when tasks are completed.
  • Accept personal responsibility for health and safety and apply safe systems of work without supervision.
  • Provide technical guidance when required and ensure safety documentation is in place before work begins.
  • Complete housekeeping after each job and attend safety meetings.
  • Become familiar with and adhere to the company's Health, Safety, and Environmental standards; model and support these standards and practices.

About the Company

Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Newmont is a global mining company that extracts and processes gold and copper, with silver and other metals also produced. It discovers, develops, and operates mines, then processes and sells the metals, while integrating environmental and social planning to gain approvals and maintain social acceptance. It differentiates itself through its large global scale, diversified metal portfolio including the Newcrest acquisition, and a strong focus on sustainable practices and stakeholder engagement. Its goal is to grow its metal assets responsibly while ensuring safety, environmental stewardship, and a social license to operate across its worldwide operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1916

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