Industrial Plant Maintenance Tech (Cement & Precast)

Knight’s Companies Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO & Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

Voluntary insurance benefits

Job summary

Knight’s Companies Inc. is seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, efficient operation of ready-mix plants, precast equipment and related structures. The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, welding, fabrication, and on-site training.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and 4–8 years operating heavy process machinery. Travel up to 50% and rotating shifts may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4–8 years' experience with heavy process machinery (cement industry preferred).
• Knowledge of industrial mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with OSHA, environmental and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance on wet batch and central batch plants, precast equipment, and related structures.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime.
• Inspect machinery and perform repairs to ensure optimal operation and safety.
• Install, repair, and maintain heavy industrial process equipment for production needs.
• Fabricate, weld, and modify parts to restore equipment to service.
• Safely rig, lift, and handle heavy equipment during installations or repairs.
• Maintain maintenance logs and records; provide training to plant managers.

Skills

Heavy machinery experience

Troubleshooting electrical/mechanical

Welding & fabrication

Reading blueprints/schematics

OSHA safety knowledge

Preventative maintenance

Team coaching & communication

Forklift/crane operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Fabrication tools

Industrial safety equipment

Cranes/boom lifts operation

Job description

Knight’s Companies Inc. is seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, efficient operation of ready-mix plants, precast equipment and related structures. The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, welding, fabrication, and on-site training.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and 4–8 years operating heavy process machinery. Travel up to 50% and rotating shifts may be needed.