Crusher Building Operator

Washington Mills; North Grafton (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

World-class medical and dental plans

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Company-paid life insurance

Paid vacation and generous holiday

Job summary

Washington Mills in North Grafton, MA is hiring a Crusher Building Operator for a full-time role. You will monitor and operate crushing and screening equipment, load raw materials, and reduce size to pass the primary screener.

Work hours are Monday–Thursday 3:00 PM–1:00 AM, with occasional Friday hours and a 90-day probation period. You will perform routine equipment checks, assist with cleaning, and handle material sampling for lab analysis.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work from elevated platform, routinely inspecting equipment.
• Basic math skills and computer literacy required for daily tasks.
• Comfort with using common hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, mallets).
• Must speak, read, and write English; Spanish a plus.
• Safety oriented with ability to maintain daily production targets.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine checks of equipment and replace worn parts such as crusher tips and screens.
• Clean floors, platforms, and catwalks each shift using an industrial vacuum.
• Transport, palletize, and organize drums and sacks of abrasive grain.
• Maintain two dust collectors and replace discharge sacks as needed.
• Obtain material samples and deliver to lab for analysis.
• Move magnetic tailings to the metal dumpster and inspect chains.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical basics

Computer skills

Safety minded

English communication

Job description

Position type: Full-Time, Hourly
Pay range: $28.00-$31.00 per hour, based on experience
Overtime: Occasionally required
Location: North Grafton, MA

Ask Yourself This…

Are you looking for a fast-paced environment where your daily work impacts products made around the world? Are you interested in learning manufacturing processes? Do you have a strong commitment to working safely? If you do, then join us in North Grafton, MA!

What You’ll Do

The Crusher Building Operator will work with and directly report to the Shift Production Foreman. The Operator will be directly involved in the monitoring and operation of several pieces of crushing and screening equipment. This position will load raw materials into the primary feed tank and operate the primary crusher to reduce their size to pass through the primary screener. This position is Monday - Thursday from 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM with occasional hours required on Fridays. There is a 90-day probation period for this position.

• Perform routine checks of equipment for worn parts and replace parts as needed to include crusher tips, screener’s screens, dust lines, screener inlet, and discharge boots
• Clean the floor, platforms, and catwalks each shift with the assistance of an industrial vacuum
• Fill, transport, palletize, stack, and organize drums and super sacks of abrasive grain pulled from inside the crusher building
• Attend to two dust collectors in the crusher building and change out discharge sacks when full
• Perform material sampling and deliver samples to the lab for analysis multiple times per shift
• Move magnetic tailings from the crusher building into the metal dumpster
• Conduct chain hoist inspections prior to use
• Conduct housekeeping throughout shift and specifically if a leak develops before returning to operations
• Perform other necessary duties and projects as assigned

What You’ll Need

To be successful in this position, you must:

• Have the ability to work from an elevated platform, in a basement to monitor all equipment, climb a ladder and stairs to inspect equipment operations and for leaks constantly
• Have basic computer skills and the ability to perform basic math calculations
• Be mechanically inclined and able to use basic hand tools, i.e. wrenches, screw drivers, mallets, etc.
• Be able to speak, read, and write English (Spanish is a plus)
• Be safety oriented and work efficiently while meeting daily production targets

Who We Are

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.

Compensation

We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Competitive pay, with opportunities to advance
• World-class medical and dental plans
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid vacation and generous holiday time
• Family-friendly personal leave policies

Washington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V. Qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Washington Mills is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.