Day Shift Plant Maintenance Mechanic

50061 Heidelberg Materials Southwest Agg LLC; Chico (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/ Vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Southwest Agg LLC is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain crushing and processing equipment at our Chico, TX site. You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize plant reliability and support production goals, diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding-related issues for effective repairs.

You will ensure safety and compliance, participate in continuous improvement, and maintain a safe work

Qualifications

• Mechanical maintenance capability in heavy industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of conveyors, crushers, screens, pumps, motors, bearings, gearboxes, hydraulics.
• Welding, cutting, fabrication using safe maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain crushing, screening, conveying, and processing equipment to maximize plant reliability.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding-related issues and implement effective repairs.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and equipment performance.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following all safety procedures, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates

About Us 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.

What You'll Be Doing

Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain crushing, screening, conveying, and processing equipment to maximize plant reliability. Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to minimize downtime and support production goals. Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding-related issues and implement effective repairs. Conduct equipment inspections and identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and equipment performance. Maintain a safe work environment by following all safety procedures, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

What Are We Looking For

Demonstrated mechanical maintenance capability in quarry, mining, aggregates, manufacturing, construction materials, or other heavy industrial environments. Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including conveyors, crushers, screens, pumps, motors, bearings, gearboxes, and hydraulic equipment. Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement effective repair solutions. Proficiency in welding, cutting, fabrication, and the safe use of maintenance tools and equipment. Commitment to safety, teamwork, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and background check. Successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

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

Physical Demands of the Job

Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, ladders, catwalks, and navigate uneven terrain for extended periods while inspecting and repairing plant equipment. Ability to perform physical maintenance activities, including bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and working in confined spaces. Ability to frequently lift, carry, and move tools, parts, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally heavier loads with appropriate assistance or equipment. Ability to work safely at heights, around moving mechanical equipment, and in outdoor environments with exposure to heat, cold, dust, rain, humidity, and varying weather conditions. Ability to wear and use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, fall protection, respirators, and steel-toed footwear, while performing repetitive tasks with hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.

What We Offer

Starting Pay $27.00 per hour DOE (depending on experience)

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance Paid Bonding Leave, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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