Crushing Plant Maintenance / Groundman - Full-time

AutoReqId: 19612BR

Pay Class: Hourly

Hourly Pay Rate: 21.50

Department: Production

Line of Business: Aggregates

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Posting:

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Crushing Plant Maintenance Mechanic for our facility located in Torrance, PA.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of $2,000 paid out in 2 installments (each installment paid at: 6 months and 1 year).

MILITARY VETERANS: HEIDELBERG MATERIALS WANTS YOU!

Here at Heidelberg Materials, we recognize how military experience can successfully translate into the civilian workforce and we are committed to giving veterans opportunities.

What You'll Get To Do

• Ensures compliance with all health, safety and environmental regulations and with company policies and procedures; perform daily equipment inspections as well as identify and assist in correcting unsafe conditions
• Repair and maintain, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing instruments
• Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble
• Lubricate bearings, change parts, or perform other routine crusher, screen and conveyor maintenance
• Perform repair and maintenance involving inspection, disassembly, overhaul, assembly and adjustments of crushing and screening equipment
• Start crushers, screens and conveyors to observe mechanical operation and detect problems
• Maintain safe access of plant area from product spillage with shovels and hoses
• Inspect or test failed machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs
• Grease bearings in crushing plant according to specified procedures
• Install and replace bearings, speed reducers, shafts, pulleys, idlers, rollers, motors, belts and belt clips etc.
• Make repairs to crushers, screens, mechanical feeders, and conveyors
• Operate Haul Truck and fill in as Haul Truck Operator as needed
• Train to operate the production plant and fill in as back up Plant Operator
• Work in all areas of the plant as needed. First or Second Shift.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Individual with a strong safety attitude interested in an outdoor work environment
• Available to work 10-12 hr shifts and Saturdays during crushing season required
• Applicant must have a High School diploma or GED
• Aggregate/Materials experience highly preferred
• Stick welding and cutting torch experience a plus
• MSHA Part 48 training a plus
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as a loader or other plant equipment
• Physical Requirements: sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending (bending at the waist, lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist), kneeling, reaching, grasping (use of both hands), squatting, repetitive motions, manipulative finger movements with both hands, use of wrists (flexing or rotating with both wrists), use of both feet, use of arms above and below shoulder, work extended periods of time in same position, perform duties in all climates i.e. weather, extreme temperatures, tolerate heights, lift and carry up to 75 lbs., work in confined spaces, capable of wearing respiratory and other personal protective equipment

WHAT WE OFFER

• Secure, long-term employment
• Competitive wage and benefits package
• Paid training and development
• Opportunities for advancement
• Overtime available
• Weekly Paycheck
• Paid vacation and holidays

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Heidelberg Materials is a Drug Free Workplace

Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled