Erick Burger
Experienced welder/fabricator & maintenance tech specializing in heavy machinery repair, bucket relining, and rock plant maintenance. Proficient in multiple welding techniques with a strong focus on safety, quality, and extending equipment life in demanding mining and construction environments. Committed to minimizing downtime through precise repairs and hardfacing applications.
Work History
Plant Maintenance Technician
7 MonthsHands-on Plant Maintenance Technician with experience maintaining and repairing aggregate processing equipment in quarry/plant environments. Skilled in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, welding, and component replacement on crushers, screens, conveyors, and pumps. Strong focus on MSHA safety compliance, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and minimizing downtime to support continuous production.
• Performed daily inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs on plant equipment (crushers, vibrating screens, conveyors, pumps) to maximize uptime and ensure safe operations
• Completed screen changes, conveyor belt repairs/adjustments, crusher liner replacements, and water pump service
• Executed welding, cutting, grinding, and structural repairs; fabricated or rebuilt parts as needed
• Followed MSHA standards and Lockout/Tagout protocols while maintaining a hazard-free work area
• Monitored crushing, washing, and screening processes to identify issues early and make minor adjustments
• Maintained accurate service, lubrication, and maintenance records
Welder/Fabricator
3 Years 11 Months- Performed bucket relining on excavators, loaders, and haul trucks, applying wear-resistant hardfacing to extend bucket life in abrasive rock plant conditions.
- Filled in for plant maintenance at different locations repairing screens, patching holes, fabricating and lining new dead beds.
- Conducted structural repairs and maintenance on heavy machinery, including crack repairs, reinforcement plating, and component rebuilding to restore operational efficiency.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications to fabricate and install custom wear parts, ensuring proper fit and alignment for high-impact applications.
- Executed multi-pass welds using flux cored and stick processes on high strength steels, maintaining full penetration and compliance with industry standards.
- Inspected and prepared surfaces with grinding and cutting tools, removing worn material and achieving clean welds to prevent future failures.
- Repairing/splicing conveyor belts
- Replacing worn out conveyor rollers
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime, completing repairs safely and ahead of schedule.
- Adhered to strict safety protocols, contributing to zero incidents in high-risk environments.