About Silver Creek Materials, Inc.

Silver Creek Materials is a mining and composting operation in west Fort Worth, Texas. We are very proud to serve Fort Worth, and the surrounding areas. Discover the competitive prices, fast, professional services, and high-quality products that have made us a recycling, compost, mining, and organic products industry leader.

Job Title: Plant Mechanic

Location: 2251 Silver Creek Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76108

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Position Type and Schedule: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 3:00pm and Saturday 7:00am - 1:00pm, if needed

Schedules are subject to change and overtime in not guaranteed.

Pay Range: $33.00 - $38.00 per hour DOE

About the role

A plant mechanic in a mining company plays a crucial role in maintaining, repairing, and ensuring the optimal operation of the machinery and equipment used at the mine site.

What you'll do

• Routine Maintenance: Conducting scheduled inspections, lubrication, and maintenance of heavy machinery like crushers, conveyors, loaders, and trucks to ensure that all equipment is operating efficiently.
• Repairs: Diagnosing mechanical issues and repairing or replacing faulty parts on various plant equipment. This includes engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and other components.
• Troubleshooting: Quickly identifying issues during production to minimize downtime, ensuring that production continues without significant disruptions.
• Installation of Equipment: Assisting in the installation of new plant equipment, ensuring it’s properly aligned and connected to existing systems.
• Safety Compliance: Adhering to safety standards and protocols while performing maintenance and repairs to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining detailed maintenance records, including work orders, parts replaced, and hours worked on each piece of equipment.
• Collaboration: Working with engineers, supervisors, and other team members to plan and execute maintenance activities in alignment with production schedules.

Qualifications

• Mechanical expertise in diagnosing and repairing complex machinery and equipment.
• Ability to read technical manuals and schematics for equipment troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with the operation of mining machinery and their various systems.
• Experience using diagnostic tools such as voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and pressure testers.
• Welding and fabrication skills are often required for certain repair tasks.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and the ability to work in a physically demanding and potentially dangerous environment.
• Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in heavy equipment mechanics or a related field is often required.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with heavy machinery, ideally in a mining, construction, or industrial setting.

Work Environment:

• Typically works in mining sites that can be remote and challenging environments, requiring long hours and sometimes working in harsh weather conditions.
• The role often involves shift work, as mining operations run 24/7, which can include night shifts and weekends.
• Physical demands include heavy lifting, standing for long periods, and the need to work in tight spaces or on large machinery.