Maintenance Mechanic
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C-Rae Materials is looking for a hands on Maintenance Mechanic to help keep our quarry running safely and efficiently. If you enjoy troubleshooting problems, repairing equipment, and working with a team, we want to hear from you!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, pumps, and related processing equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance, including lubrication, fluid checks, belt adjustments, and replacement of worn components.
- Repair and replace bearings, rollers, pulleys, belts, gearboxes, motors, hoses, and hydraulic components.
- Monitor equipment for unusual noise, vibration, overheating, leaks, and wear; address issues before equipment failure.
- Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication to repair chutes, guards, structural components, and other equipment as qualified.
- Assist with conveyor belt tracking, splicing, screen changes, and crusher wear-part replacement.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; assist with electrical troubleshooting within training and authorization.
- Coordinate maintenance and shutdown work with quarry management and production personnel.
- Maintain service records and communicate repair priorities, parts needs, and equipment conditions.
- Operate equipment to support maintenance activities when trained and authorized.
- Follow MSHA requirements and company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, blocking equipment against movement, and safe lifting practices.
- Maintain clean work areas and properly store tools, parts, and maintenance supplies.
Qualifications
- Previous industrial maintenance or mechanical repair experience; quarry or aggregate processing experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of crushers, screens, conveyors, bearings, belt drives, and hydraulic systems.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic tools, and maintenance equipment safely.
- Ability to read equipment manuals, diagrams, and service instructions.
- Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and prioritize maintenance needs.
- Willingness to complete required MSHA and company training.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Work outdoors and around quarry equipment in conditions involving dust, noise, vibration, uneven terrain, and changing weather.
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and climb stairs or equipment access points.
- Lift and move tools and components weighing up to 50 pounds, using assistance or lifting equipment as needed.
- Perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Wear required personal protective equipment and work overtime, weekends, or respond to breakdowns as needed.