Plant Maintenance Tech
About The Position
The Plant Maintenance Technician maintains site reliability by conducting high-quality inspections, troubleshooting basic preventative maintenance tasks, and performing routine maintenance without supervision. The role replaces basic components and helps reduce unplanned downtime through proactive maintenance. The technician inspects and maintains equipment, troubleshoots and replaces mechanical components, performs structural and wear-part repairs, and rebuilds or fabricates parts. The role also includes ordering and picking up parts, observing plant operations for equipment anomalies, maintaining service and maintenance records, and assisting with mobile equipment repairs. The technician must follow MSHA and OSHA requirements, use Lockout/Tagout procedures, and maintain a hazard-free work area.
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 quarry heavy equipment, including 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 and hands-on welding experience, including stick and flux-core welding.
- Experience using cutting torches and power and hand tools.
- MSHA certification or willingness 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.
- 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 a 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
