Plant Technician/Maintenance

Kemp Quarries • Hulbert, OK

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Kemp Quarries is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician in Hulbert, Oklahoma. Kemp Quarries produces construction aggregates, including crushed stone, sand, and gravel, through mining, crushing, and screening operations. This is a safety-sensitive position responsible for maintaining the company’s crushing and mobile equipment fleet, vehicles, production equipment, and industrial machinery. The technician performs scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs and uses mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and welding skills to troubleshoot and repair equipment. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and may include other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least three years of prior mechanical experience with heavy equipment and/or rock-crushing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic using all units of measure.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form using common sense.
• Demonstrated accuracy, thoroughness, quality monitoring, and ability to complete work in a timely manner.
• Treat others with respect and consideration.
• Maintain a safe driving record and hold a valid driver’s license.
• General knowledge of diesel or gas engines and electrical, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems and components.
• Ability to remove and install parts, disassemble and assemble components, and test and adjust assemblies with minimal supervision.
• General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools, and instruments.
• Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• High school diploma or GED, or one to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to tolerate outdoor work in all environmental and weather conditions.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• CDL.
• Technical school education.
• Welding certificate.
• Experience in public works maintenance, crushing, construction, heavy equipment dealerships, or maintenance facilities.

Responsibilities

• Follow MSHA, DOT, and company safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain the crushing and mobile equipment fleet.
• Operate and maintain company vehicles.
• Repair factory equipment and industrial machinery, including conveying systems, production machinery, screens, motors, and crushers.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production, and perform scheduled maintenance during machine service.
• Use mechanic skills—including welding, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair—to maintain production machines.
• Use hand and power tools, electric meters, and material-handling equipment to perform job duties.
• Complete related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED