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We are looking for a technician for Operational Maintenance

We are looking for a technician for Operational Maintenance to support the Quality Service operations in Kiruna. Do you want to contribute to ensuring that the equipment in our sampling facilities and laboratories operates optimally? In this role, you will work with maintenance, problem-solving, and development – together with a positive and engaged team.

The most important job of the future

We aim to lead the transition of our industry towards a sustainable future. Just as we want to change the world, we want to develop everyone who is with us on the journey, both personally and professionally. Do you want to help shape the future of the global mining and mineral industry?

About the business

The mission of Kiruna Malmförädling is to process the ore from mine to finished product. The main parts of the process are sorting, concentrating, and pelletizing. The department consists of a total of eight sections, four of which are part of the main process and the other four are support sections within quality, technology and process development, material processes, and Water and Dams.

Read more about us in processing here: LKAB Processing (https://lkab.com/en/about-lkab/from-mine-to-port/process/).

Your role

In this role, you will work with the maintenance of sampling facilities in the processing plants as well as with equipment in laboratories. The work is practical and involves a lot of movement. You will be out in the operations and responsible for ensuring that the machines operate as they should – you will perform service, solve mechanical problems, and manufacture spare parts as needed.

You will be part of a team consisting of mechanics and technicians. Together, you will work to find new solutions, develop work methods, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the operations. You will have close contact with all the different processing plants within the processing in Kiruna as well as good contact with contractors who perform service on several facilities where you are involved in the work.

What you bring with you

You are a responsible person who enjoys taking on new challenges and finding solutions to problems and can think outside the box. You are a confident person who shows consideration, enjoys working in a team, and contributes to a good working environment.

The following is required for the position:

• High school education is required, with a focus on electrical, control/regulation being an advantage
• A valid driver's license (B) is required for all positions at LKAB, for this position a manual license is required
• Fluent Swedish in speech and writing

Meritorious:

• Experience in electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, or control systems
• Familiarity with LKAB facilities in Kiruna
• Previous work experience as a systems technician or electrician and/or in electromechanics
• Good knowledge of English

We warmly welcome your application!

We strive for a fair and objective recruitment process. Therefore, we usually do not ask for personal letters. Instead, we ask you to answer questions related to the specific position you are applying for. Your answers help us understand your skills and experience, so please take the time to respond as clearly and thoroughly as possible.

Applications are processed continuously, so do not wait to apply.

Start: According to agreement.

Location: Kiruna

Scope: Full-time, daytime.

Contact:

For more information about the position, please feel free to contact Production Manager Peter Winsa at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or alternatively 0730-304 821

Union contacts Kiruna/Svappavaara:

• Sakari Alanko, Unionen, 0980-725 08
• Maja Krutrök, Ledarna, 0980-535 50
• Peter Johansson, Akademikerföreningen, 0980-718 79

LKAB is an international mining and mineral group based in northern Sweden with the whole world as its workplace. We are leading the way towards carbon-free production, and we do it together – in an open, warm, and safe working environment with a focus on technology and development. We welcome challenges, innovative ideas, and initiative, always with equality and diversity in focus.