Crusher/Maintenance Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION

$5000 HIRING INCENTIVE

The Crusher Operator is responsible for the performance of the following duties in a safe and productive manner:

Job Duties (Not Limited to):

• Operates panel board to control conveying, crushing, and sizing of ore to prepare it for leaching
• Observes dials and gauges to route ore through a series of screens and crushers
• Monitor machine amperages to determine load on conveyors and regulates loads
• Observes panel lights and meters for indication of overloads, malfunctions or plugged chutes, and shuts down plant or adjusts controls to regulate feed
• Notifies maintenance and loading personnel of delays or malfunctions
• Does minor maintenance and preventive maintenance to crushing system
• Some heavy equipment operation is necessary to clean up and feed crushing system
• Clean up crusher area including hand shoveling, skid steer operation, compressed air operating, etc.
• Some supervision of other crusher attendants
• Notifies foreman of parts that need to be replaced and of operating problems that are encountered
• Responsible for the operation of the crusher system
• Create work orders and job requests when necessary
• Maintain a clean and citation-free mine site environment
• Perform daily workplace and equipment safety inspections

Physical Requirements

• Follow all procedures and safety measures such as, confined space, working at heights, etc., to assure safe production
• Work in all conditions and environments, approximately 80% of job is outdoors

• Able to lift 65 lbs. on an occasional basis

• Able to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground daily
• Able to travel up and down stairs on a regular basis

Workplace Requirements

• Work as a team member and communicate openly with others
• Self-directed and able to take leadership role on many projects
• Willing to stop work for safety concerns and always abide by safety best practices, policies and procedures
• Rotation of work assignments to maintain training
• Respirator use is required
• 5-5-4 Rotational Shift Schedule

Preferred background/education

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A vocational-technical college degree
• 0-1 years’ experience in equipment maintenance