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Roof Bolt Operator (Patton)

at Foresight Energy in Litchfield, Illinois, United States

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

Foresight Energy is an equal opportunity employer with excellent wage & benefit packages available that includes medical, dental, vision, & prescription benefits; life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid holidays, vacation, multiple bonus opportunities & much more.

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Job Posting: JC228137968

Posted On: Nov 09, 2022

Updated On: Sep 10, 2024

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