Maintenance Mechanic

Turner Mining Group; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance professional to perform inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on plant and quarry equipment in a heavy industrial setting. The role emphasizes safety, uptime, and continuous improvement to meet production goals.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment installation and alignment, and documentation of work orders. The position supports outages and major projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Must follow safety policies and procedures per MSHA and company rules.
• Strong problem-solving and mechanical aptitude for maintenance tasks.
• Ability to document inspections and maintenance activities clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
• Disassemble, repair, and rebuild crushing, screening, and conveying equipment.
• Install, maintain, and align mechanical components including bearings, belts, chains, and rotating equipment.
• Support pneumatic and hydraulic systems installations and maintenance.
• Complete work orders and maintenance reports accurately and timely.
• Assist with outages, major repairs, and related maintenance projects.

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Mechanical Maintenance position is responsible for safely performing inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and rebuilds on plant and quarry equipment to support reliable and efficient operations. This role plays a critical part in maximizing equipment uptime, maintaining production goals, and supporting continuous improvement efforts in a heavy industrial environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

Safety & Compliance

• Comply with all company, MSHA, and regulatory safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Conduct and document workplace inspections and report unsafe conditions.
• Follow all environmental, safety, and housekeeping standards.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and verify zero energy state prior to performing maintenance activities.

Maintenance Execution

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
• Disassemble, repair, and rebuild crushing, screening, and conveying equipment.
• Install, maintain, and align mechanical components including bearings, belts, chains, and rotating equipment.
• Install and support pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Perform basic welding, torch cutting, and acetylene work as needed to support maintenance and repair activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives to improve equipment uptime and maintenance efficiency.

Troubleshooting & Repair

• Diagnose mechanical issues and perform timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and environmental systems.
• Utilize precision tools (e.g., micrometers, dial indicators) to support accurate diagnostics and repairs.

Equipment Installation & Alignment

• Install and align new equipment using proper mechanical techniques and tools.
• Perform shaft alignments and equipment setup with precision alignment tools.
• Support rigging and lifting activities during installation and maintenance.

Work Management & Documentation

• Complete work orders, inspections, and maintenance reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in work order initiation and planning processes.
• Ensure proper use and tracking of inventory parts and materials.

General Maintenance Support

• Maintain assigned tools and ensure proper use of company-provided specialty tools and equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and tools while proactively identifying and addressing maintenance, safety, and housekeeping needs.
• Operate mobile equipment as required to support maintenance activities.
• Support plant outages and assist with major repairs or projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.