Plant Maintenance Assistant

Plant Maintenance Assistant

Job Overview

The Plant Maintenance Assistant is responsible for assisting maintenance and removing contamination from inventory.

Responsibilities

• Follow company Safety Policies
• Assist with maintenance of the Rock Screening Plant and Heavy Equipment
• Assist with monitoring operating temperatures of drive mechanisms and components such as bearings, motors, gear boxes, pumps, etc.
• Assist with checking belt tension on both V-belts and conveyor belts
• Assist with checking screen tension and replacing screens as needed
• Assist with repairing/replacing rubber skirting
• Assist with checking/adjustment of pulleys, rollers, idlers, bearings, and shafts
• Produce daily equipment inspections and document findings
• Ensure greasing is performed properly on all equipment and screens
• Remove contamination from inventory
• Any other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 18 years old or older
• Reliable Transportation
• Ability to use small hand tools
• Ability to work well with others
• Willing to work flexible hours and conditions

Physical Qualifications

• Strength and Endurance: Ability to exert force when pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying objects, often weighing 50 pounds. Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally.
• Mobility: Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and climbing.
• Hand-Eye Coordination: Precise control of levers, pedals, and other controls on the machinery.
• Vision: Good depth perception and clear vision to accurately gauge distances and identify potential hazards.
• Hearing: Ability to hear instructions and machine sounds.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.