Maintenance

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POSITION SUMMARY:  To perform maintenance inspections, repairs and rebuilds on all plant operating equipment. This role is critical to achieving Plant OEE and Equipment Availability goals by elimination of unplanned stops and extended downtimes.  Employees in the position are required to participate in company-sponsored training and certification programs to ensure that their job knowledge and skills meet the evolving company standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

• Must comply with company, state and governmental health and safety regulations as well as SQF initiatives at all times.
  • Must complete and document Workplace Inspections in a timely manner.
  • Must participate in the work order initiation process when required.
  • Must ensure all inventory parts are correctly charged from stores as per LNA procedures.
  • Must be well versed in the installation and maintenance of all types of bearings.
  • Must possess a good knowledge of:
    • oil and grease seals and their applications.
    • lubricants and their uses.
  • Must be able to perform:
    • shaft alignments using precision alignment tools
    • chain and sprocket installation and alignments
    • belt and sheave installation and alignment
    • wiring of low voltage motors up to 600VAC
    • minor runs/ repairs to conduit
    • replacement of receptacles/ switches
    • minor maintenance on loaders, haul trucks, drills, forklifts, maintenance, and plant vehicles
    • preventive maintenance checks and report findings (both verbally and in writing)
    • post-job inspections to ensure a high level of housekeeping standards
  • Must be able to install and align all types of new equipment.
  • Must be able to disassemble and rebuild all types of crushing, screening, and conveying equipment.
  • Operate extended forklift, forklift, man lift, or maintenance machinery to perform plant and quarry maintenance.
  • Must have a high level of rigging skills.
  • Must have experience and expertise in the installation of pneumatic and hydraulic piping systems including the use of proper fittings and connectors.
  • Must be able to troubleshoot, service and repair:
    • all plant environmental equipment and demonstrate knowledge of baghouse operation
    • hydraulic/pneumatics systems
    • all types of repairs to air compressors presently in service
  • Ensure maintenance tools are kept in good condition, repaired or replaced when necessary.
  • Must possess and maintain a complete set of personal hand tools as per the LNA list.
  • Must be able to operate plant mobile equipment.
  • Must be proficient in the use of precision measuring tools (micrometers, dial indicators, etc.).
  • Must be qualified to weld in all four positions (certification).
  • Must be proficient in all kinds of acetylene cutting and welding.
  • Should be able to perform thickness testing.
  • Understanding of thermography and how it is used at the site.
  • Should have a complete understanding of non-destructive testing.
  • Should possess knowledge of the CMMS System and be willing to correctly complete work orders and checklists including signing and dating.
  • Perform maintenance on crushers, conveyor belts, vibrating feeders, screens, elevators, refractory repairs, kilns, fans, dust collectors, coal mills, screws, pumps, pulverizers, and other plant and quarry equipment.
  • Must display competency in performing basic electrical work safely.
  • Must possess and understand the use of DOM’s, Meggers, Amp Meters.
  • MCC Starter trouble shooting to included testing of control transformers, fuse testing/replacement, overload heater testing/replacement.
  • Semi-annually the employee will be required to display safe practices and procedures under the supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor and Electrician or Electrical Supervisor.
  • The company will allocate time for the individual to further their advancement.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Safe Quality Food (SQF)

• Ens