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Roof Bolt Operator (Patton)

Foresight Energy

Litchfield, ILJob$35.19/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$35.19/hr
Location
Litchfield, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training

Job overview

Foresight Energy is hiring a Roof Bolt Operator (Patton). Foresight Energy is seeking a Roof Bolt Operator to tighten anchored truss bolts, drill bolt holes, and install roof bolts in underground mines. The role involves operating self-propelled bolting machines, mixing resin, and testing bolts for tension. The operator will also position safety jacks and maintain equipment in safe operating condition, adhering to company policies and state and federal laws.

Key focus areas include Tighten ends of anchored truss bolts, Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts, and Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.

Successful candidates bring 2+ Years Roof Bolter and Current Underground MSHA Training. Preferred (not required): Tighten Ends Of Anchored Truss Bolts, Drill Bolt Holes Into Roofs, Force Bolts Into Holes, and Remove Drill Steels From Chucks.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Tighten Ends of Anchored Truss BoltsDrill Bolt Holes Into RoofsForce Bolts Into HolesRemove Drill Steels From ChucksComplete Bolting CycleDrill Holes to Proper DepthsMix Resin for Bolt InstallationTest Bolts for Specified TensionPosition Safety JacksPosition Bolting MachinesInstall Roof Bolts on Various AngelsMaintain Equipment in Safe Operating ConditionFollow Company PoliciesFollow State LawFollow Federal LawOperating Roof Bolter

Qualifications

2+ Years Experience as a Roof BolterCurrent Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

  • Tighten ends of anchored truss bolts

  • Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts that are specified in Mine Plans

  • Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.

  • Remove drill steels from chucks after drilling holes, and complete the bolting cycle which may require the use of wrench or wrenches to achieve the bolt installation

  • Drill holes to the proper depths, properly mix resin for bolt installation and test bolts for specified tension, using torque wrenches

  • Position safety jacks to support underground mine roofs until bolts can be installed

  • Position bolting machines in various cuts across the section

  • Install roof bolts on various angels in the mine roof and coal/rock ribs

  • Maintain equipment in safe operating condition and follow Company Policies, State Law, and Federal Law while operating the roof bolter

Requirements

2 + years experience as a Roof Bolter

Current Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training

Benefits

Compensation at an attractive hourly rate of $35.19.

In addition, there's potential to earn various bonuses based on safety, production metrics, and attendance.

At Foresight Energy, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We offer an outstanding wage and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays; vacation time; and so much more.

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