Maintenance Helper

U.S. Silica's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient. The company has 26 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.

The Maintenance Helper assists maintenance mechanics, electricians, and mobile techs as needed in the repairs and maintenance of plant machinery, equipment, structures, tools and facilities as needed to meet production needs in a safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities:

• Perform all tasks in a safe manner. Be a role model and advocate for safety among co-workers
• Perform all tasks in an environmentally responsible manner
• Properly SLAM each task.
• General plant cleanup, including but not limited to, sweeping with push broom, shoveling, and vacuuming MCC rooms, compressor rooms, shops and other areas as directed by supervisors.
• Identify equipment by its assigned equipment number (an absolute safety requirement) to insure proper lockout. Identification by the equipment physical appearance, location, and its representation on the mill flow diagrams
• Communicate with supervisors, planners, and others regarding parts and procedures to complete job.
• Operate a forklift when needed
• Functions as mechanic's helper when assigned to work with senior mechanics
• Assist in performance of preventive and predictive maintenance tasks as assigned
• Perform general maintenance tasks as assigned by supervisor
• Complete routine paper and/or computer work (work orders, work hours, parts, etc.)
• Uses typical mechanic's tools and equipment.
• Works verbal instructions or sketches and IFS work order systems
• Uses shop math (add, subtract, multiply and divide, on a routine basis
• Cleans debris and lubricant from parts, work area and equipment as assigned
• Clean parts, tools and working area
• Work overtime as needed
• Work on-call as required.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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
• Mechanical aptitude
• Understand purpose and function of basic mechanic tools (wrenches, screw drivers, pneumatic and power tools, pry bars, impact, pliers, etc…)
• Basic computer skills (entering work hours, work orders, parts usage, etc.)
• Man lift, and scissor lift experience a plus
• Comply with all corporate policies and the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) while working.
• Strong attention to detail
• Possess an excellent safety record
• Consistently at work and on time.
• Meet schedules and deadlines on time
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to changes in the work environment
• Ability to work varying shifts
• Ability to work on-call as required.

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature, and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.