Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Enoree, SC

Our Company

Dicalite Minerals Corporation is a growing international industrial minerals company with 16 facilities across North America and Europe. Operating through a fully integrated network of four mines and twelve refining, processing and packaging facilities, the company has a unique multi-mineral platform that includes perlite, vermiculite and diatomaceous earth. These processed minerals are used in a wide variety of applications, including food and beverage filtration, water treatment, construction materials such as acoustical tiles, horticulture irrigation, functional additives for coatings, fire retardant coatings and many more.

Our brands, including SPV, Dicaperl, Chemrock Cryogenics and Microlite are well established.

• Conduct inspection, preventive maintenance, and general heavy equipment upkeep and repair of Dozers, Excavators, Haul Trucks, and support equipment.

• Conduct daily inspection and general preventive maintenance of heavy industrial equipment fleet.
• Repair and lubricate heavy mobile equipment.
• Ability to dismantle, repair, and reassemble heavy equipment components.
• Capable of making diagnostic observations of equipment to prevent problems that may affect daily operation.
• Ability to read and understand parts books, and service manuals.
• Daily housekeeping and maintenance related cleaning of equipment.
• Moves machinery and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diplomas or GED
• One to three years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to utilize instruments to diagnose equipment performance.
• Must be able to comprehend material safety data sheets (MSDS) and hazardous material identification system (HMIS) for products and raw materials.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, loading charts, material labeling, and safety data sheets.
• Must be capable of safely accessing ladders, elevated work platforms, stairs, and manlifts to repair, inspect, or adjust equipment while maintaining three-point contact to minimize the risk of falling.
• Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule forms.
• Must be able to recognize hazards associated with this job and take appropriate action to avoid accidents.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good DMV record.
• Physical strength and stamina to lift heavy parts and equipment.
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.

• While performing the duties of this job, the candidate will regularly work near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Frequently works in high places and is frequently exposed to vibration.
• Occasional outdoor environments.
• Loud noise levels.
• Standing for long periods on concrete or other hard surfaces; walking over rough and uneven terrain.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing.
• Frequent lifting up to 50lbs with or without assistance.
• Frequent lifting up to 100lbs and occasionally lift and/or move weights over 100lbs.
• Frequent use of hands for simple grasping, pushing, pulling, manipulation tools/objects, and writing/typing.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme temperatures.
• Frequent exposure to substances, including/not limited to industrial chemicals, hydraulic fluid, grease, oil, and dirt.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Dicalite Management Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person