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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