Plant Technician

PLANT MAINTENANCE

TECHNICIAN - GRAVETTE, AR

*****SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*****

Kemp Quarries is a leading producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel. These materials are most often produced from natural deposits of limestone and river sand. Our mining process typically begins with drilling and blasting the rock into smaller pieces. The material goes through various stages of crushing and screening to produce the sizes and specifications desired by our customers.

Construction aggregates have formed the underpinnings for many of our cities, towns and transportation networks. Thousands of years ago, civilizations built entire cities with stone, sand and gravel, and many of these ancient structures still exist today. Aggregates are durable, attractive, and can be used in many different applications. On average, every American uses approximately eight tons of aggregates each year. Although our principal product is construction aggregates, Kemp Quarries offers a variety of other state-approved products and services.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to and follow all safety rules and regulations of MSHA / DOT and company.

• Maintain crushing and mobile equipment fleet.

• Operate and maintain company vehicles.

• Repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery, such as conveying systems, production machinery, screens, motors, and crushers.

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.

• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, welding, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.

• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years previous mechanical experience with heavy equipment and/or rock crushing equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in completing work.  Monitors own work to ensure quality

• Strives to complete work in timely manner.

• Treats others with respect and consideration.

• Must maintain a safe driving record and have a valid driver’s license.  CDL beneficial.

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Majority of experience in public works maintenance, crushing and/or construction industry, heavy equipment dealers or maintenance facilities.

• Requires general knowledge of diesel or gas engines, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic systems and components.

• Remove and install parts, disassemble and assemble components, and test and adjust assemblies with minimal supervision.

• General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments.

• Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);  or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Technical school helpful.

• Welding certificate helpful.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb or balance.

• Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel;  reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental and weather related conditions.

• Regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; occasionally exposed to electrical shock and vibration.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds minimum and up to 75 pounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions.

Federal Law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity (valid driver’s license. Birth certificate, Green Card, etc.) with in three days of being hired. Failure to submit such proof within the required time shall result in immediate termination.