Mining Equipment Mechanic Metal, Machinery & Related Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does a Mining Equipment Mechanic Do?
Mining equipment mechanics install, remove, maintain and repair mining equipment.
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Where Do I Start?
Mechanics
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
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Skills You Need to Become a Mining Equipment Mechanic
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialMechanics knowledge
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
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EssentialMechanical Mine Machinery Manuals knowledge
Comprehend manufacturers' manuals for the installation and operation of mining machinery. Understand schematic drawings.
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EssentialConduct Inter-shift Communication skill
Communicate relevant information about the conditions in the workplace, progress, events, and potential problems to the workers in the next shift.
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EssentialMaintain Records Of Mining Operations skill
Maintain records of mine production and development performance, including performance of machinery.
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EssentialTroubleshoot skill
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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EssentialCommunicate Mine Equipment Information skill
Communicate transparently and efficiently with mine production management and machine operators. Pass on any relevant information such as outages, efficiency and productivity of the equipment.
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EssentialInstall Mining Machinery skill
Assemble, install and disassemble mining equipment. Outstanding eye-hand coordination and spatial awareness are required.
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EssentialMaintain Mine Machinery skill
Inspect and conduct planned maintenance of mining equipment. Execute routine repairs and replace damaged components. Analyse test results and interpret machine error messages. Undertake maintenance activities such as cleaning and …
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EssentialReport Mine Machinery Repairs skill
Record repair and maintenance tasks executed.
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EssentialTest Mine Equipment skill
Test newly repaired machinery or mining equipment to ensure correct operation.
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EssentialTrain Operators In Using Mine Machinery skill
Demonstrate mining equipment features and functions to machine operators.
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Optional Skills (4 of 4 displayed)
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OptionalElectricity knowledge
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
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OptionalImpact Of Geological Factors On Mining Operations knowledge
Be aware of the impact of geological factors, such as faults and rock movements, on mining operations.
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OptionalHealth And Safety Hazards Underground knowledge
The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground.
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OptionalWeld Mining Machinery skill
Cut and weld pieces of metal in order to repair broken metal parts, or to assemble new parts.
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