Crushing Equipment Technician

Ames Construction; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction is seeking a skilled Crusher Mechanic to join our crushing operations team in Florida. This role maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots crushers, screens, and related equipment to maximize uptime, production efficiency, and safe working conditions in outdoor environments.

The ideal candidate will have experience with heavy industrial equipment, strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities, and the stamina for 50+ hour weeks, day and night shifts, while ensuring safety standards

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing crushing, screening, or heavy industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic systems, conveyors, bearings, and mechanical power transmission components.
• Ability to interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and maintenance procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and diagnostic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical issues on crushers, conveyors, screens, feeders, and related aggregate processing equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Inspect crushing equipment daily and identify wear, damage, or potential failures and recommend corrective action.
• Replace and repair components including bearings, belts, rollers, motors, pulleys, and hydraulic systems.
• Assist equipment operators with machine adjustments and operational troubleshooting.
• Complete maintenance records, inspection reports, and work orders accurately and timely.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with safety policies.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs to support production schedules.
• Collaborate with supervisors and operations personnel to prioritize maintenance activities.
• Follow all applicable federal, state, and company safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Heavy equipment knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Reading manuals & schematics

Team collaboration

Safety & compliance

Job description

Ames Construction is seeking a skilled Crusher Mechanic to join our crushing operations team in Florida. This role maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots crushers, screens, and related equipment to maximize uptime, production efficiency, and safe working conditions in outdoor environments.

The ideal candidate will have experience with heavy industrial equipment, strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities, and the stamina for 50+ hour weeks, day and night shifts, while ensuring safety standards