What are you going to do

As the Crusher Mechanic, you would be relied upon to troubleshoot/perform any repairs needed, and



to lead the team through accomplishing safety/production targets. These positions report to the Crusher



Maintenance Supervisor and the Crusher Maintenance General Foreman. This is a safety



sensitive position. The right candidate will have experience with crushers (Jaw, Cone, and HPGR), conveyor systems, belt alignments, compressor builds/rebuilds, pump/motor installs and excel at troubleshooting processing systems.



These positions will be on a rotating schedule - similar to a Dupont schedule.



Duties:

• Perform emergency repair on a conveyor belt using the mechanical splice method.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and correct deficiencies of the jaw crusher.
• Determine proper gaps based on operating conditions and determine proper wear and condition of dies.
• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot all belts (i.e. conveyor belts, stacker belts, overland belts).
• Troubleshoot and repair jaw hydraulic system.
• Verify the manual A dimension and closed size setting on the cone crushers
• Take scheduled measurements on the HPGR.
• Troubleshoot conveyor systems as to proper adjustments for tracking, scrapper.
• Determine roller replacement needs and repair as necessary.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor and major maintenance repairs.
• Perform repairs of pumps, gearboxes, and related equipment.
• Participate in troubleshooting and share value adding suggestions that maximize team performance.
• Complete repairs efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Complete work orders with proper documentation.
• Follow all company Safety/Environmental Procedures and Rules mandated by MSHA.
• Work closely with Process in achieving equipment reliability.
• Perform major component change-outs and rebuilds.
• Maintain records of repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain positive communication with the Maintenance and Operations Departments.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment at all times.

Essential skills and knowledge

• 3 or more years of experience in maintenance of jaw, cone, and roller crushers, conveyors, conveyor belts, and gearbox systems.
• Knowledge of various crushing systems, including jaw crushers, cone crushers and roller crushers (HPGR). using best practices while complying to all company safety policies.
• Advanced welding knowledge of structural, pipe welding, and fabrication to be able to complete repairs throughout the facility.
• Able to align equipment drive shafts using the "dial indictor method" or a laser alignment tool.
• Able to install v-belt style drive belts, set proper tension and alignment.
• Able to troubleshoot vertical and horizontal pumps, replace mechanical seals, and rebuild pumps.
• Able to install different style bearings, double spherical roller bearings, tapered roller bearings, needle roller bearings, etc.
• Able to troubleshoot equipment at our Merrill Crowe facility (i.e. blowers, vacuum pumps, furnaces, pumps).
• Able to troubleshoot and repair stacker conveyor track drives (i.e. replacing rollers, euro-drives and final drives).
• Understand the operating flow of the facility for troubleshooting and/or repairing equipment or assisting production as needed.
• Understand lubrication (i.e. greases and oils), their properties, and proper applications.
• Have own tools (Journeyman level) that meet the requirements of the department tool list.