Plant Maintenance Tech

Vulcan Materials Company•Grand Rivers, KY

44d

About The Position

The Plant Maintenance Technician maintains site reliability by performing high-quality inspections, troubleshooting basic preventative maintenance tasks, and carrying out routine maintenance without supervision. The role replaces basic components and supports efforts to minimize unplanned downtime through proactive maintenance. The technician inspects and maintains plant equipment, makes routine repairs, observes operating areas for anomalies, and keeps maintenance records. The position also includes ordering and picking up parts, assisting with mobile equipment maintenance, and following applicable safety procedures and regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
2 to 5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in the aggregate, mining, or heavy industrial sectors.
Familiarity with heavy equipment commonly found in quarries, such as jaw/cone crushers, vibrating screen decks, material screws, and heavy-duty pumps.
Understanding of plant operations, processes, and performance goals.
Knowledge of inspection procedures for critical areas of the site.
Knowledge of routine maintenance tasks and troubleshooting techniques.
Understanding of larger maintenance tasks and repair processes.
Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in stick and flux-core welding, cutting torches, and power and hand tools.
Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools, cutting torches, and welding equipment.
MSHA certified or willing to complete required MSHA training.
Active, valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections, lubricate moving parts, and complete scheduled preventative maintenance tasks to prevent component failures.
Troubleshoot and replace basic mechanical components, including conveyor belts, idlers, pulleys, and water pumps.
Perform structural repairs and hard facing, and replace heavy wear-parts such as crusher liners and shaker screens using welding, cutting, and grinding equipment.
Rebuild and fabricate parts.
Order parts from approved vendors and drive the Company pick-up/repair truck to pick up parts.
Adhere to MSHA and OSHA regulations, execute Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, and maintain a hazard-free work area.
Observe aggregate crushing, washing, and screening areas during operation to identify anomalies by sight or sound and perform minor adjustments.
Record and maintain service logs, lubrication reports, and maintenance records for plant equipment.
Assist in the maintenance and repair of mobile equipment.
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.