Quarry Plant Maintenance Technician - Welding & Conveyors

Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Co.; Salem (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Co. in Salem, KY is seeking a Plant Maintenance technician to perform welding, torch work, and routine upkeep on conveyors and crushers. The role requires reading tape measures, operating a drill press, fabricating, and maintaining tools and service vehicles.

Safety, reliability, and strong attendance are essential for success. The position involves 12-hour shifts, overtime as needed, and working in varying weather conditions while maintaining equipment and ensuring

Qualifications

• Ability and desire to work 12-hour shifts.
• Willingness and flexibility to work weekends or overtime as needed.
• Ability to do manual labor including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and perform repetitive bending and stooping.
• Excellent communication skills with Quarry personnel.
• Motivated and a self-starter.
• Must be in current classification for 12 months before applying.
• If awarded, stay in this position for at least 12 months before applying for a new role.

Responsibilities

• Weld in flat position and in vertical/overhead positions as required.
• Replace rollers on conveyors and tighten components.
• Replace drive belts on conveyors and keep them properly tensioned.
• Read a tape measure for layouts and measurements.
• Operate a drill press to drill liners.
• Maintain tools and the service truck; keep area clean after work.
• Use a track torch and air arc or lance where needed.
• Fabricate and assist with maintenance of crushers/shakers.
• Lay out drill patterns on liners and train belt systems.
• Be self-motivated with good attendance and safety awareness.

Skills

Welding

Torch usage

Read tape measure

Drill press operation

Conveyor maintenance

Belt replacement

Tool maintenance

Safety awareness

Attendance

Self-motivation

Tools

Torch

Welding equipment

Tape measure

Track torch

Lance

Job description

Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Co. in Salem, KY is seeking a Plant Maintenance technician to perform welding, torch work, and routine upkeep on conveyors and crushers. The role requires reading tape measures, operating a drill press, fabricating, and maintaining tools and service vehicles.

Safety, reliability, and strong attendance are essential for success. The position involves 12-hour shifts, overtime as needed, and working in varying weather conditions while maintaining equipment and ensuring