Senior Plant Maintenance Technician
About The Position
The Senior Plant Technician is a highly skilled individual contributor responsible for troubleshooting, dismantling, and rebuilding on-site equipment. The role uses mechanical expertise, advanced tools, welding, and cutting to maintain and repair plant machinery, supporting site reliability and operational efficiency. The technician inspects and maintains plant equipment, replaces mechanical components, completes structural and wear-part repairs, rebuilds and fabricates parts, and assists with mobile-equipment maintenance. The position also includes observing plant operations, identifying equipment anomalies, ordering and collecting parts, maintaining service records, and following applicable safety requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- At least 5 years of experience in operations, preferably within the aggregate industry.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with stick and flux-core welding, cutting torches, and power and hand tools.
- Familiarity with quarry heavy equipment, including jaw and 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 site areas, routine maintenance and troubleshooting, and larger maintenance tasks and repair processes.
- Knowledge of a wide variety of hand and power tools, cutting torches, and welding equipment.
- MSHA certification or willingness to complete required MSHA training.
- Active, valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Two-year technical degree, accredited apprenticeship program, or equivalent in a technical field.
- Experience in the aggregate industry.
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections, lubricate moving parts, and complete scheduled preventive maintenance.
- 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 collect parts.
- Follow 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 make minor adjustments.
- Record and maintain service logs, lubrication reports, and maintenance records for plant equipment.
- Assist with 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
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
