Slag Plant Operator, Levy Lexington Mill Services

Edw. C. Levy Co.; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Prescription

401(K) with 3% Employer Contribution

Disability (long-term and short-term)

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Edw. C. Levy Co. in Lexington, NC is seeking a mechanically inclined Slag Plant Operator with crusher experience to operate the Levy Lexington Mill Services facility.

The role involves feeding the plant, performing inspections, diagnosing issues, and replacing belts and dies to keep crushers and conveyors running smoothly. The position offers competitive benefits and a 7 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday schedule. Candidates should have welding capability, strong mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating slag processing plants or crushers preferred.
• Ability to weld and perform maintenance on plant equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile equipment to feed slag plant.
• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections of plant and mobile equipment.
• Diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions.
• Replace drive belts, jaw dies, and screen decks; maintain gear boxes and pulleys.
• Ensure preventive maintenance and safety equipment readiness.
• Manage startup and shutdown of plant and conveyors.
• Maintain yard/plant housekeeping.
• Monitor plant operation and emissions; adjust settings based on data.
• Assist with other projects as assigned.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Mechanical aptitude

Welding & burning

Plant equipment knowledge

Conveyor systems knowledge

Safety procedures knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Seeking Mechanically inclined individual with crusher experience that can re-lace a belt with the best of them, stick weld like nobody’s business, maintain gear boxes, pulley systems, change out rollers, jaw die’s, drive belts, and isn’t scared of heights (who doesn’t enjoy roller coasters right!?), you’re awesome, we’re awesome…did we just become best friends!?

Job Description Seeking Mechanically inclined individual with crusher experience that can re-lace a belt with the best of them, stick weld like nobody’s business, maintain gear boxes, pulley systems, change out rollers, jaw die’s, drive belts, and isn’t scared of heights (who doesn’t enjoy roller coasters right!?), you’re awesome, we’re awesome…did we just become best friends!? The Levy Group of Companies is seeking Slag Plant Operators for our Levy Lexington Mill Services location in Lexington, NC. This position operates mobile equipment, slag processing plant, and maintains the plant, conveyor, crusher, and screens.

Pay: $23- $28/hour depending on experience

Shift: 7 AM - 5 PM Monday - Friday

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Prescription, 401(K) with 3% Employer Contribution, Long- and Short-term Disability
• Year round, non-weather dependent employment
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualified skilled trade programs
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Employee Referral Program

Responsibilities The Plant Operator will:

• Operate mobile equipment to feed plant
• Perform pre and post operation inspections of plant and mobile equipment
• Diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions
• Replace drive belts, jaw dies, screen decks and maintain gear boxes and pulleys.
• Ensure preventive maintenance and repairs are made on plant, secondary structures, related maintenance tools, and safety equipment.
• Manage the startup and shut down process for the plant, conveyors, crushers, and related components
• Maintain housekeeping of yard and plant
• Inspect and monitor the plant and secondary structures to ensure safe and proper operation
• Determine proper settings for crusher and feeder
• Monitor the plant to ensure proper operations
• Monitor air emissions and will take appropriate corrective action
• Adjust the plant based on production and plant performance data
• Ensures material production schedule is maintained
• Determines timing and controls watering of stockpiles
• Checks stockpile to ensure product quality and mixes material to desired consistency
• Perform other projects as assigned by supervisor

Skills The ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to operate heavy mobile equipment and plant
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to identify mechanical malfunctions
• Ability to weld and burn
• Knowledge of plant equipment, conveyor systems, screens, and crushers
• Knowledge of materials and appropriate safety procedures
• High school diploma or equivalent

Who is Edw. C. Levy? We are a unique, 100-year-old family-owned company that transforms our recycled products into construction materials, lightweight aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, agricultural products, and more. We provide steel mill services, flame cutting and treatment, road building, logistics, laboratory testing, and a variety of other solutions for our customers.

The Levy Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Levy Group of Companies makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.