Cement Plant Maintenance Technician – Heavy Machinery

Knight's Companies Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight's Companies Inc. seeks a Plant Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, efficient operation of ready-mix concrete plants, precast equipment, and related plant structures.

This role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, fabricating and welding parts, and documenting all work. Expect varying shifts and up to 50% overnight travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4–7 years of experience with heavy process machinery (cement industry preferred).
• Demonstrated knowledge of industrial mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations related to plant operations.
• Skilled in troubleshooting complex plant equipment and systems.
• Proficient in welding, fabrication, and precision alignment techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance on wet batch and central batch ready-mix plants, precast equipment, and plant-related structures.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime.
• Inspect plant machinery regularly, recommend, and perform necessary repairs to ensure optimal operation.
• Install, repair, and maintain heavy industrial process equipment to support production needs.
• Fabricate, weld, and modify parts to restore equipment to service.
• Safely rig, lift, and handle heavy equipment during installations or repairs.
• Respond to urgent calls outside of normal business hours.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and document all work in logs.
• Conduct regular walkthroughs with plant managers to provide ongoing maintenance training.
• Coach plant managers on plant maintenance requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Welding

Blueprint reading

Industrial maintenance

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Safety compliance

Team communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Knight's Companies Inc. seeks a Plant Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, efficient operation of ready-mix concrete plants, precast equipment, and related plant structures.

This role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, fabricating and welding parts, and documenting all work. Expect varying shifts and up to 50% overnight travel.