Shop Trainee Jobs

This position is located at Wheeling Longwall and Rebuild in Wheeling, WV. We are seeking hard working, motivated individuals. ACNR, Inc. requires trained, dedicated, and skilled mechanical, electrical, welding, and fabrication technicians to operate safe, productive, and efficient repair shops.

The goal of this program is to develop and grow these technicians. To provide them with a starting point for a successful career in the mining repair industry.

At ACNR, Inc. there is potential for advancement and to further your career! If you are interested in pursuing a career with great potential, we want you!

Pay Type: Hourly

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Limited classroom training may be offered to enhance the learning process
• Heavy focus will be placed on welding, cutting, and fabrication skill development
• Upon program completion you will be a trained ACNR repair shop technician
• Will work under experienced maintenance technicians to gain necessary experience to become a shop technician
• Performing tasks effectively and efficiently
• Industrial “hands on” environment (expect dirt and grease)
• Be trained to repair and rebuild mining equipment
• Working safely in all areas
• Trained in all aspects of the repair and rebuild process including but not limited to: electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems of the equipment

Experience

• No formal experienced necessary
• Training or background in mechanical, electrical, welding or fabrication, preferred but not required

Requirements

• Must be able to work safely and effectively as part of a team or independently
• Reliable transportation
• Compliance with company policies, procedures and safety standard
• Must be able to successfully complete industry approved training courses
• MSHA Certification (training available if needed)
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Trade school certifications or any form of advanced education allow for a possible higher starting salary
• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED, preferred
• Must be able to successfully pass a post offer drug test and background check
• 90-day formal evaluations

JOB SCHEDULE AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to work in a physically demanding atmosphere when needed
• Must be able to work 8–9-hour workdays Monday – Friday with possible overtime, weekends and holidays as needed or as schedule requires (subject to applicant’s religious practices)
• Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule on a 24/7 basis (subject to the applicant’s religious practices)
• Ability/willingness to work different shifts when assigned
• Program duration minimum of 1 year
• Ability to perform heavy labor and lift 50+ pounds as needed

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement in position and salary
• Uniforms provided
• Upon program completion, a position at one of ACNR’s shop facilities
• Monthly & annual bonus plans for eligible employees
• Additional Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance benefits available
• 100% employer provided on the job training
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision & Rx benefits – effective first day of employment
• Short and Long-Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Paid holidays & paid vacation
• Basic Life/ADD Insurance; optional Term Life, Accidental Life Insurance
• 401k with 6% employer match for eligible employees