Industrial Mechanic / Electrician as Shaft Craftsperson in Underground Shift Work

As an industrial mechanic / electrician working as a shaft craftsperson at K+S Minerals and Agriculture GmbH at the Zielitz site, you are the link between the above-ground and underground areas. You operate the two shaft hoisting systems for transporting raw salt, or people and materials, and also maintain them.

• Daily maintenance of the hoisting machines according to the maintenance plan and inspections of the shaft hoisting systems according to BVOS
• Minor repairs on the shaft hoisting equipment as well as assembly and scheduled component changes (e.g. rope changes)
• Loading and unloading with forklifts for shaft transports (operating supplies, spare parts, explosives, plant parts/machines) on pallets or as heavy-load transport
• Checking roof and wall safety, cleaning and scaling work as well as independent operation of the shaft hoisting systems
• Development opportunities to become a qualified person, hoisting machine operator, foreman or supervisor

• Successfully completed vocational training as an industrial mechanic, electrician or an equivalent skilled worker qualification
• Car driving licence
• Willingness to work in a fully continuous shift system underground, including weekends and public holidays
• Resilience, reliability and flexibility as well as teamwork skills