Maintenance Mechanic

POSITION SUMMARY: The Mechanical Maintenance position is responsible for safely performing inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and rebuilds on plant and quarry equipment to support reliable and efficient operations. This role plays a critical part in maximizing equipment uptime, maintaining production goals, and supporting continuous improvement efforts in a heavy industrial environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

Safety & Compliance

• Comply with all company, MSHA, and regulatory safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Conduct and document workplace inspections and report unsafe conditions.
• Follow all environmental, safety, and housekeeping standards.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and verify zero energy state prior to performing maintenance activities.

Maintenance Execution

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
• Disassemble, repair, and rebuild crushing, screening, and conveying equipment.
• Install, maintain, and align mechanical components including bearings, belts, chains, and rotating equipment.
• Install and support pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Perform basic welding, torch cutting, and acetylene work as needed to support maintenance and repair activities. 
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives to improve equipment uptime and maintenance efficiency.

Troubleshooting & Repair

• Diagnose mechanical issues and perform timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and environmental systems.
• Utilize precision tools (e.g., micrometers, dial indicators) to support accurate diagnostics and repairs.

Equipment Installation & Alignment

• Install and align new equipment using proper mechanical techniques and tools.
• Perform shaft alignments and equipment setup with precision alignment tools.
• Support rigging and lifting activities during installation and maintenance.

Work Management & Documentation

• Complete work orders, inspections, and maintenance reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in work order initiation and planning processes.
• Ensure proper use and tracking of inventory parts and materials.

General Maintenance Support

• Maintain assigned tools and ensure proper use of company-provided specialty tools and equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and tools while proactively identifying and addressing maintenance, safety, and housekeeping needs.
• Operate mobile equipment as required to support maintenance activities.
• Support plant outages and assist with major repairs or projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.