Crushing Plant Maintenance Technician

Heidelberg Materials North America; Derry (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k) match

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a mechanically minded individual to support the crushing and screening operations at our plant. The role involves preventive maintenance, observations of equipment, lubrication, bearing replacements, and basic repairs to crushers, screens, and conveyors, with the aim of keeping production running smoothly.

You will work 10-12 hour shifts, Monday through Friday 4pm-2am, with some Saturdays during the crushing season, outdoors in challenging

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize plant operations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
• 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.
• Fill in as Haul Truck Operator as needed.
• Train to operate the production plant.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Outdoor work readiness

Stick welding (plus)

Heavy equipment operation

Tools

Loader operation

Job description

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a mechanically minded individual to support the crushing and screening operations at our plant. The role involves preventive maintenance, observations of equipment, lubrication, bearing replacements, and basic repairs to crushers, screens, and conveyors, with the aim of keeping production running smoothly.

You will work 10-12 hour shifts, Monday through Friday 4pm-2am, with some Saturdays during the crushing season, outdoors in challenging