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Plant Operator/Maintenance

Central Stone Company
Hillsboro, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026

Here at Central Stone, we have spent the last 125 years working to be the best at what we do.  Through our various high quality products, we provide the building blocks used to construct and beautify the homes, schools, and businesses that people in our community encounter every day!

Central Stone Company has an immediate full-time opening for 1st Shift Quarry Plant Operator & Maintenance position for our portable crushing plant that operates at either Morse Mill, MO or House Springs, MO.  The Plant Operator & Maintenance position is involved with monitoring, maintaining, and repairing rock crushing, processing, conveying equipment.  In addition, this position will be involved with the disassembly and set up of the processing plant every 6-8 months.

Ideal candidates would be experienced with general manufacturing processes and/or heavy equipment operation and maintenance, but we are happy to train those with the proper mindset and work ethic. This position typically works Monday through Friday – with occasional Saturdays depending on peal season needs.

At Central Stone, we offer a competitive wage and benefits package including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, paid Holidays and Vacation, 401k with Company match, and more!

Plant Operator/Maintenance Candidate Requirements:

  • Safety-Focused
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Experience with general manufacturing processes and/or operating/maintaining heavy equipment.
  • Ability to perform rigorous physical activities in all weather conditions
  • Self-motivated with a solid work ethic

Major Plant Operator/Maintenance responsibilities include:

  • Follow all safety and environmental rules, regulations and procedures as set forth by company policies and MSHA
  • Perform preventive maintenance, repairs and/or clean equipment as needed
  • While crushing plant is in operation this position will walk around and observe crushers and conveyors for proper function
  • Perform clean up using manual means along with operating skid steer
  • Assist fellow crew members with plant mode changes
  • Operate and monitor all equipment and production in safe and efficient manner
  • Every 6-8 months assist with the portable plant disassembly and set-up
  • Communicate with plant management team on all safety, maintenance, and production needs
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor

This is a great time to join our team. If this Plant Operator/Maintenance description sounds like you, apply today!

 

Pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check required.  Random drug screens continued throughout employment. Central Stone Co. is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer for all including Women, Minorities, Veterans and Individuals with disabilities.

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