Plant Maintenance/Mechanic

Position Summary

• Responsible for following all health and safety guidelines and reporting any issues to supervisor.
• Inspect equipment for proper functional use and perform preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications.
• Inspect, diagnose, and perform repair and maintenance of all plant equipment, using a variety of hand tools, power tools, shop machines, hoists, etc.
• Install and replace bearings, speed reducers, shafts, pulleys, idlers, motors, couplings, etc.
• Make major repairs to crushers, changing jaw dies, bearings, bushings, crusher bowls/mantles, etc.
• Repair conveyor belts, feeders, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform repair and maintenance involving disassembly, overhaul, assembly, and adjustments of crushing and screening or mobile equipment components.
• Maintain proper tool/parts inventory for specified jobs.
• Complete maintenance projects in a timely manner to ensure production goals.
• Maintain up to date written or data input spreadsheets on all equipment repairs.
• Ensure that all equipment repairs are performed accurately to the manufacturer standards.
• Performs other miscellaneous mechanical and maintenance duties as assigned.
• Upgrade areas with new equipment/technology
• Work with outside contractors on special projects as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Math skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using Imperial units of measure.
• Formal technical training preferred.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations - OSHA, MSHA
• Flexible with work hours mandatory - Monday thru Saturday
• Overtime will be required when needed.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience as a mechanic/repair person in an aggregate quarry or in a related industry.
• CCO Certified - TLL, TSS designations a positive
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical moving parts (chains, bearings and rollers).
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems and centrifugal/ vertical pumps a positive
• Must be proficient at both ARC and MIG welding.
• Experienced in parts organizing and ordering.
• Experienced in Preventative Maintenance Programs.
• Ability to work in confined and small spaces, work from heights.
• Comfortable working on water and operating a boat.
• Will operate heavy equipment (loader) when needed.
• Must be computer proficient.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.