Plant Mechanic

Job Summary

Maintains and repairs equipment, vehicles, and/or facilities used for carrying out the operations.

• Examines and diagnoses problems, and repairs according to generally accepted methods. Discusses extensive or difficult in depth repairs with Foreman and/or Site Manager.
• Performs routine scheduled maintenance as outlined by the Foreman and/or the Site Manager.
• Removes components for repair or replacement such as, but not limited to; motors, gearboxes, pulleys, bearings, rollers, conveyor belts, v-belts, pumps, screens, crushers etc.
• Disassembles components, inspects parts for wear, and determines cause of failure.
• Troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic systems, and components.
• Inspects and replaces parts such as crusher liners, screen media, etc.
• Overhauls or rebuilds serviceable components.
• Performs major welding and cutting -- must pass a welding/cutting test (certification strongly preferred).

• 5 years minimum experience or similar industry experience preferred.
• Must have knowledge of welding material, welding properties, and various types of metals.
• Must have welding experience.
• Must be able to perform bracing, welding, arc‑welding and cutting tasks.
• Must know how to use tools required for the job.
• Must be able to change crusher liners without guidance of the Foreman and/or Site Manager.

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, lift, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, reach, balance, crawl, and climb.
• Good vision (naturally or with correction).
• Able to lift 50 pounds on a routine basis.
• Able to work in wet and dry conditions and extreme heat and cold.
• Work in an environment that may include mechanical parts, airborne particles and moderate to loud noises requiring the consistent use of proper PPE.
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces.

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