Plant Mechanic
On-siteStaunton, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Inspect equipment for safety and mechanical deficiencies, maintain machinery per manufacturer recommendations to minimize downtime, and keep written records of conditions and repairs through work order systems. Repair equipment as needed, manage inventory of repair parts to reduce downtime, and organize storage warehouses for maximum efficiency. Clean up after repairs, ensure good housekeeping in the shop and plant, and perform job safety risk assessments. Work outside in all weather conditions for up to 12 hours, including days or nights as required, while complying with lock-out procedures and MSHA standards. This role supports the Virginia SMA quarry operations within Rogers Group's aggregates and asphalt highway construction business.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of four years' maintenance experience in a mining or construction environment, preferably in the aggregates industry
- 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
- Ability 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
- 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
- Visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, climbing on equipment, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, climbing on equipment, working at heights up to 350 feet, repetitive motion, and squatting - all for extended periods of time (up to 12 hours)
- Must be able to use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required
- Must be able to walk/stand on uneven ground, walkways and catwalks throughout the work day
- Manually position crane lifted parts and equipment
- Must be able to physically lift up to 75 lbs. parts waist high for mounting into position
- Ability to work in tight areas to install and handle heavy parts
- Must work outside in all weather conditions: heat, cold, dust, and wet a minimum of 8 hrs. per day
- Must be able to work overtime as required by job
- Must be able to work days or nights as required by job
Desired Qualifications
- High School or Equivalent preferred
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