Plant Maintenance Tech

Job Summary

The primary functions of the maintenance tech include ensuring quality plant maintenance by performing general repairs on all company equipment in a safe, efficient, and productive manner. This position works the 2nd shift Monday - Friday 2pm - 11:30pm.

• Follow all safety and environmental rules, regulations, and procedures set forth by company policies and MSHA.
• Follow company policies and local, state, and federal regulations for safe working procedures.
• Operate mobile equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform general maintenance and repair on all company equipment, including conveyors, screen units, crushers, and vibrating feeders.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all company equipment, including conveyors, screen units, crushers, and vibrating feeders.
• Conduct workplace exams, pre‑shift inspections, and post‑shift inspections as needed.
• Repair and/or clean equipment as needed.
• Assist welders and assistance with special projects as needed.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance of self, shop, and work areas.
• Comprehend and complete all needed paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure regular, reliable attendance at the worksite or assigned work location.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.

• Possess a safe work history.
• Have a positive attitude and proactive approach to the safety program.
• Plant maintenance mechanic – knowledge and ability to properly perform basic plant maintenance such as splicing conveyor belt, tracking conveyor belt, replacing conveyor idlers, pulleys and bearings, replacing V‑belts, and replacing screen media.
• Plant oiler – knowledge and ability to properly perform basic plant preventive maintenance such as greasing techniques, amounts and schedules, installing, repairing or replacing grease lines, oil changes in speed reducers, crushers, feeders and screen units, and proper oil sampling techniques.
• Welding skills preferred.
• Knowledge of automation software and diagnostics preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Good safety, behavior, and attendance record.
• Excellent verbal, written, and comprehension communication skills.
• Willingness to do other work as needed, including heavy labor.
• Willingness to work outside in all weather extremes.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including swing shift, graveyard shift, overtime, and weekends as required.
• Ability to work near, around, or on light or heavy equipment.

• Lift objects of various dimensions up to 75 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs frequently.
• Ability to repeatedly climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Ability to repeatedly balance, bend from the trunk, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects.
• Ability to use vibration‑producing tools frequently.
• Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather conditions.
• Ability to repeatedly reach, squat and tolerate prolonged standing/walking/sitting.
• Ability to frequently walk on uneven surfaces.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, marital or protected veteran status. Dolese provides 'reasonable accommodations' to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process please contact the Human Resources Director.