Posted 17 months ago
Roof Bolt Operator (Patton)
Litchfield, Illinois, United StatesOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Roof Bolt Operator works with bolting machines to install roof bolts in underground mine roofs, drilling holes, preparing bolts, and testing tension to secure support.
About this role
- 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.
Skills
Bolting Machines OperationDrill Holes In RoofsMachine Maintenance And Safety ProceduresMSHA Experienced Miner TrainingResin Preparation For Bolt InstallationTorque Wrench UsageUnderground Mining Safety PracticesUse Of Hydraulic Bolting Tools
