Plant Mechanic

Rogers • Staunton, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Rogers Group is currently seeking a Plant Mechanic in the Staunton, VA area for our Virginia SMA quarry operations, reporting directly to the Plant Manager. The successful candidate will have a very strong mechanical skillset and be able to work with little or no supervision while performing complex maintenance and fabrication on fixed plants.

Requirements

• High School or Equivalent preferred.
• Must have minimum of four years’ maintenance experience in a mining or construction environment, preferably in the aggregates industry.
• Must have knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of all types of equipment used in the aggregates industry.
• Ability to reason through difficult operations/maintenance problems, resolve said problems and/or relate same to others.
• Knowledge of store room and tool room procedures.
• Ability to remove and install guards and other equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use tools such as impact plant wrenches up to 2” drive torque wrenches, hand and power tools and sledge hammers up to 12 hours.
• Knowledgeable of MSHA standards and requirements.
• Knowledge of hazards associated with areas of responsibility.
• Must be able to read gauges & keep accurate records of operating procedures and maintenance history.
• Ability to do mechanical assembly and fabrication.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals pertaining to operation, parts, maintenance and assembly (schematics as needed).
• Ability to operate maintenance trucks, forklifts and man lifts (standard and automatic).
• Ability to read forms, signage, and write up basic reports on equipment, etc.
• Must have excellent work ethic and safety record.
• Ability to participate in and deliver tool box talks.
• Ability to perform job safety risk assessments.
• Ability to clean up the work place after the job.
• Ability to ensure good housekeeping in the shop and in the plant.
• Consistently good attitude and behavior.
• Must understand and comply with lock-out procedure and all safety requirements.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment for safety and mechanical deficiencies.
• Maintain equipment in accordance with manufactures recommendations and industry practice to minimize down time and cost efficacy.
• Keep written record of equipment conditions and repairs through work order systems
• Repair equipment as needed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Maintain inventories of repair parts to minimize downtime.
• Organize storage and warehouses to maximize efficiency.
• Clean up after completing repairs in accordance with site policy.
• Will be accountable for maintaining a safety culture in line with corporate policy.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
• Company provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match at one year of service.
• Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Holiday’s including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth/advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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