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Welder

SSR Mining Inc.
Cripple Creek, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2025
Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with assets located in the four jurisdictions including the USA, Türkiye, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Türkiye, and Canada.

SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description

We are seeking safety-conscious welders who are ready to take the initiative and grow their careers with us. We provide the necessary training to work safely in the mining environment, and you’ll be a key part of keeping our operations running smoothly. Whether you’re just getting started or have years of experience, we have opportunities for you to advance and achieve new levels of success.

The Day To Day

As a Welder on our Mine Maintenance team, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Welding – Repair and Fabrication: Performing welding tasks to repair and fabricate parts and machinery used in our mining operations.
  • Mechanical Repairs and Maintenance: Engaging in mechanical repairs, installations, inspections, and preventative maintenance of equipment.
  • Safety First: Consistently follow safety rules, report hazards, and take personal responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Skill Development: You’ll need excellent communication skills and a willingness to continually learn and adapt as you tackle challenging projects.
  • Suggest Improvements: We value your input—offer safety and operational improvement suggestions when you see opportunities for change.

Is this you?

  • Welding Certification: Must be able to pass 3G, 4G (SMAW/GMAW) weld test when required.
  • Experience: Entry-level applicants are welcome, but we are particularly interested in experienced welders looking to transition to mining or continue growing in this field.
  • Driver’s License: Must possess a valid driver’s license with at least one year of driving experience.
  • Basic Skills: Ability to read, write, and apply basic math and science skills in day-to-day tasks.
  • Reliability: Demonstrated consistency in previous work roles, showing a strong work ethic and commitment.

Working Conditions

  • Location: This role is based at the Cripple Creek & Victor Mine site, located at elevations between 9,400 ft. and 10,600 ft. above sea level.
  • Exposure to Weather: You will work in varying weather conditions that can sometimes become severe. Your ability to adapt and perform tasks in these conditions is crucial.
  • Shift Work: 12-hour shifts that rotate between day and night work

Tech Levels and Career Advancement

Education

We reward skill development and expertise. Successful applicants will be hired at a Tech level that matches their experience, education, and training, with opportunities to move up through our structured Tech Level Program. Here’s a brief overview:

Please review the years of experience on the Tech levels to ensure current accuracy.

  • Tech 3: 1–2 years of experience in mine maintenance welding or a relevant field. Basic welding knowledge with a strong commitment to safety.
  • Tech 4: 2–3 years of experience. Able to perform tasks independently with minimal supervision, proficient in repair and fabrication.
  • Tech 5: 3–4 years of experience. Highly skilled in critical machine weld repairs and complex fabrications, leads by example, and helps train others.
  • Tech 6: 5 years of experience, highly skilled in (SMAW,FCAW,GMAW) welding processes. Proficient in machining and line bore processes, leads by example, and helps train others.

To advance to higher Tech levels, you’ll complete a self-evaluation based on established requirements, followed by an evaluation from supervisors. Advancement is based solely on passing the evaluation process—there’s no competition for promotion.

This position has multiple levels (which may range from level 1 up to level 6). The hourly rate offered for this overtime-eligible role will depend on the level, and the range of the hourly rate is $32.21 (Tech 1) – 45.23 (Tech 6). The hourly rate is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The specific level and hourly rate that is offered to the successful candidate will be based

on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The hourly rate offer will not be based on a candidate’s wage rate history at other jobs, and by law, CC&V will not seek information about wage rate history, and candidates should not share such information with CC&V.

CC&V offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing.

This role will be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short and long-term disability; 401(k) program with company match; employee assistance program (EAP); paid holidays and paid time off. All bonuses and

benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and may be modified or terminated at CC&V sole discretion

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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