Tire Technician

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Kinross Gold Corporation is hiring a Tire Technician at Fort Knox, AK. This role repairs and replaces tires on mobile equipment, with a 4 to 6 month training period after which you’ll operate with minimal supervision. You’ll coordinate with Tire Tech 2, identify parts, troubleshoot tires, and work outdoors. Requirements include a high school diploma, mechanical skills, ability to read and write, familiarity with hand and air tools, a valid driver's license, and willingness to shift overtime and weekends; safety is essential. Tips to apply: tailor your resume to highlight safety, reliability and teamwork, note mining or heavy equipment training, show you can follow checklists, and connect with Kinross Fort Knox’s safety culture and community focus.

Located approximately 26 miles from the City of Fairbanks, Fort Knox is a centre of excellence for the Company as one of the few cold weather heap leach facilities in the world. Fort Knox celebrated its 25-year anniversary in 2021, and has produced over 8.5 million ounces since it began operation. In 2020, Kinross acquired Manh Choh – a project expected to commence production in 2024 and process ore at Fort Knox.

Fort Knox prioritizes being a strong contributor to the State and local communities, and since 2001, has helped support more than 300 community partners and has contributed more than US$25 million to the Alaska Mental Health Trust.

Job Summary

Performs entry level tire repair and / or replacement on all mobile equipment. Will be trained to operate all equipment and tools needed for the repair or replacement of tires and rims on all mobile equipment. Upon the successful completion of a 4 to 6 month training period should be prepared to perform tire repairs without supervision on most, if not all tires. Works under immediate supervision of the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates with Tire Tech 2 or other tradespersons to perform service, installation and repair of tire related components.
• Identify needed replacement parts.
• Performs troubleshooting and repairing tires for spare inventory.
• Performs routine manual labor outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Identify tire size, rim parts and bolt patterns for proper installation.
• Performs solid workmanship with no re-dos.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Punctuality and regular attendance are required.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, confidentiality and environmental policies.
• Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the state.
• Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Employee must have sufficient education to read and write instructions, perform simple mathematical calculations, and keep records.
• Basic mechanical skills with some knowledge of mining equipment or Votech School training for heavy equipment.
• Ability to use hand and air tools.
• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Progression through wage scale is contingent upon satisfactory completion of attached checklists.
• Shift work, overtime, holidays and weekends are required.
• Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions required.

Health, Safety and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).