As a Mechanical Technician at Orica in Winnemucca, NV, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing plant equipment to ensure reliable production with minimal downtime. Key tasks include performing regular maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and assisting the maintenance team during equipment repairs and operations. This role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience and offers opportunities for career development in a collaborative and innovative work environment.
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.
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.
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.
If interested in joining the Orica team and to be contacted by the Orica Recruiting team, text “New Job” to 52345.
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.
We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Mechanical Technician within our Specialty Mining Chemicals team.
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.
Minimum/Required Experience
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.
Basic computer skills
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.
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.
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.
We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made. Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes.
Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace.
Mechanical Technician, Equipment Maintenance, Mining Industry, Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Plant Equipment Repair, Industrial Technician, Process Control, Welding, Technical Skills
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