Bit Grinder
Core
Refurbish and maintain rock drilling tools (bits, rods) for mining operations, ensuring compliance with service contracts and operational standards.
Role type
Senior IC mining tool technician
Builds
Rock tool supply performance contracts for mining and construction clients
Domain
Mining equipment maintenance and rock drilling
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Rock tool refurbishment (grinding, cutting, straightening), mechanical failure analysis, stock management, site logistics, data reporting via mobile apps
Preferred skills
Underground mining experience, heavy equipment site inductions, familiarity with Sandvik drilling products
Technologies
Sandvik Report App
Responsibilities
Deliver and retrieve rock tools at drill sites, analyze tool condition and failures, maintain circuit stock levels, refurbish blocked/bent rods, record operational data, engage with operators on findings
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC