Crusher Maintenance Tech

 

Job ID:  525028

 

Western Rock Products, is A CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

 

Position Overview

The Crusher Maintenance Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of crushing and screening equipment used in aggregate production operations. This role is critical to ensuring maximum equipment uptime, operational efficiency, and safe production of high-quality materials. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and experienced in working with heavy equipment in a mining or aggregate environment.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties & Functions)

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, and associated equipment
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues and perform timely repairs
• Replace wear parts including liners, belts, bearings, rollers, and screens

Inspection & Troubleshooting

• Conduct daily and periodic inspections to identify potential equipment failures
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues to minimize downtime
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and inspection logs

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company safety policies and MSHA regulations
• Participate in safety meetings, hazard assessments, and job safety analyses
• Ensure proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures are followed during maintenance activities

Plant Operations Support

• Work closely with plant operators and supervisors to coordinate maintenance activities
• Assist with plant startups, shutdowns, and changeovers
• Monitor equipment performance and make recommendations for improvements

Welding & Fabrication

• Perform basic to advanced welding, cutting, and fabrication as needed for equipment repair
• Assist with modifications to improve equipment efficiency and longevity

Parts & Inventory Management

• Assist in identifying and ordering replacement parts and maintaining appropriate inventory levels
• Track usage of wear parts and recommend stocking levels

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance practices, reduce downtime, and enhance safety
• Support plant efficiency and cost-control initiatives

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• 3–5+ years of experience in crusher maintenance, aggregate operations, mining, or heavy equipment repair preferred
• Prior experience with crushing and screening equipment (e.g., jaw, cone, impact crushers) strongly preferred

 

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems
• Experience with conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and bearings
• Welding and fabrication skills preferred
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical drawings
• Familiarity with preventative maintena