Boilermaker Welder Technician

We are seeking Welder & Boilermaker who thrives on heavy iron, custom fabrication, and real-world problem-solving.

In this role, you will be the backbone of our mobile and structural maintenance operations. You'll tackle high-stakes welding and structural repair on massive surface mining gear—from giant electric shovels and blast hole drills to haul truck fleets and critical shop construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expert Metalwork & Metallurgy: Analyze structural failures, evaluate metal properties, and determine the exact welding procedures required for long-lasting, high-stress repairs.

• All-Position Welding & Fabrication: Execute high-integrity welds in all positions (Vertical, Overhead, MIG, TIG, Air Arc, and Wire Feed) directly from blueprints, schematics, or custom field layouts.

• Mastery of the Craft: Design, layout, fit, and fabricate structural steel and high-wear components with minimal supervision.

• Rigging & Heavy Support: Safely operate high-capacity shop and field equipment, including overhead cranes, boom trucks, forklifts, and precision measuring tools.

• Safety & Autonomy: Champion a strict safety culture, completing MSHA/OSHA protocols and operating safely around cutting-edge Autonomous Haulage Equipment.

Requirements:

Experience & Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

• Background: Technical school training, 1–2 years of related heavy industrial welding experience, or completion of a state-approved apprenticeship preferred.

• Certifications: Boilermaker/Welder Certification (Vertical and Overhead Welding) highly preferred.

Technical & Personal Skills:

• Proven Technical Skill: Expert proficiency in MIG, TIG, Air Arc, and Wire Feed processes on heavy plate, structural steel, and specialized alloys.

• Blueprint Precision: Ability to read, interpret, and build directly from complex engineering schematics and structural blueprints.

• Problem-Solving Mindset: A keen diagnostic eye for identifying metal fatigue, stress failures, and structural wear.

• Grit & Agility: Strong physical stamina to excel in a dynamic, heavy industrial environment, paired with solid time-management skills to balance multiple high-priority tasks.

• Safety-First Culture: Commitment to completing MSHA safety requirements, environmental awareness training, and interacting safely with automated haulage tech.

ASARCO LLC provides equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by local, state, or federal law(s).

Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.