Plant Mechanic I, AGG

Permian Basin Materials

Monahans, TX

Estimated pay: Est. $33–$37/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Description:

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Summary**

Responsibilities will include performing installation, maintenance and repair of aggregate crushing plants or ready-mix concrete batch plants within the company. Maximize plant availability with efficient and proactive preventative maintenance programs. Increasing responsibilities per job grade as indicated below.

**Functional Responsibilities**

• Exhibit a strong work ethic with the ability to take direction and work in a team setting and independently.
• Adhere to Permian Basin Materials Code of Conduct and company policies.
• Diagnose problems and perform mechanical repair and maintenance to stationary and mobile production machinery including but not limited to aggregate plants, batch plants, material crushers, motors, conveyors, elevators and drives.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs using diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance such as lubricating and failure analysis.
• Troubleshoot and repair problems related to the equipment and its components.
• Perform all maintenance operations in accordance with technical specifications and safety regulations.
• Create work orders on repairs and services providing legible and accurate information. Input daily repair information in maintenance database.
• Periodically inspect plant equipment and complete equipment inspection and reports.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufactures specifications.
• Operate and inspect plant equipment in order to diagnose defects.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Schedule maintenance for plant equipment and keep service records.
• Read and understand operating manuals.
• Overhaul and test equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Assemble gear systems and align frames and gears.
• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mechanical equipment.
• Weld or solder broken parts and structural members using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
• Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
• Rebuild or fabricate parts.
• Comply with all environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures and requirements.
• Keep work area and all tools, vehicles, and equipment neat, clean, and in good repair; clean work area at the end of every shift.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

**Competences:**

• Computer skills required to input, organize and generate analysis and reports, using company office and maintenance software programs and systems.
• Analytical skills to identify and solve mechanical problems
• Sufficient level of education to understand oral and written instructions of a technical nature relating to products and equipment.
• Must have the ability to read technical manuals and understand schematic diagrams.

**EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS**

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Training from an accredited technical school preferred
• Completion of an approved apprentice program, and certification or registration as a skilled trades journeyman by a recognized state agency or institution, preferred
• Apprentice – less than 2 years of experience; qualified to perform preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Mechanic I – 2 years of experience; has obtained 1 to 3 relevant certifications related to the repair and maintenance of fleet equipment; performs minor repairs independently and complicated repairs under supervision.
• Mechanic II – 2 – 5 years of experience; has obtained 4 or more relevant certifications and/or is qualified to perform significant repairs independently.
• Structural Welding and/or electrical experience preferred

**PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**

• Candidate must be drug free.
• Position requires moderately strenuous physical work.
• Must be able to:
• Lift and carry up to 100 pounds from floor to waist or shoulder level occasionally
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds frequently
• Climb in and out of equipment 50+ times per day
• Climb up and down ladders occasionally
• Position self to stand, bend, hold and reach for extended periods of time to install and service equipment
• Use hands, fingers, and feet to operate and/or service heavy construction machinery and concrete mixers and haul trucks
• Travel safely while walking and while operating heavy machinery and/or trucks over uneven terrain, roads, and pavement
• See, hear, and respond to verbal, visual, and written instructions and to moving heavy construction machinery
• Wear proper protective equipment including hard hat, glasses, high visibility clothing, steel-toed boots, and gloves
• Observe all company Safety policies on company premises and while operating heavy construction machinery
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