087000-Mechanic

Heidelberg Materials; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Pension plan

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a skilled Plant Mechanic to join our North America team. This role maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs plant equipment to support safe, efficient operations.

You will inspect crushers, conveyors, motors, pumps, and other equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and work with operations to optimize performance in a heavy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial plant equipment maintenance.
• Ability to read manuals, drawings, and schematics.
• Commitment to safety procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain crushers, conveyors, motors, pumps, and other plant equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize reliability and reduce downtime.
• Identify mechanical issues and implement effective repair solutions.
• Follow safety procedures and contribute to a safety culture.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to optimize plant performance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read schematics

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independence

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Plant Mechanic to join our team. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain crushers, conveyors, motors, pumps, and other plant equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Identify mechanical issues and implement effective repair solutions to support production goals.
• Follow all safety procedures and actively contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to optimize plant performance and equipment efficiency.

What Are We Looking For

• Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical manuals, drawings, and schematics.
• Commitment to safe work practices and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Effective problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and perform physical tasks in a heavy industrial environment.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

Work Environment

Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

• $26.79 per hour.
• Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension.
• Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions - setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.