Crusher/Maintenance Operator
JOB DESCRIPTION
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