Industrial Plant Maintenance Tech — Welding & PM

Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA); Addison (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety training

Job summary

Prairie Materials, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA), is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician. You will install, maintain, and repair machinery, piping, electrical systems, and structures in a large plant. The role requires welding, basic electrical skills, and a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Expect to perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and work extended hours as needed. Competitive wages and benefits are offered as part of the VCNA team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in air compressor systems and air solenoid valves and their operation

Responsibilities

• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines and discusses operation with supervisors to diagnose problems.
• Dismantles defective machines and installs new or repaired parts.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related equipment; repairs gauges, valves, and regulators.
• Repairs and maintains physical structures of the establishment.
• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures.
• Responsible for preventive maintenance of all equipment in the plant.
• Troubleshoots and replaces defective electrical apparatus and components.
• Orders parts or notifies others to order parts for maintenance.

Skills

Welding & cutting

Electrical wiring basics

Preventive maintenance

Safety policies

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Air compressors

Job description

Prairie Materials, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA), is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician. You will install, maintain, and repair machinery, piping, electrical systems, and structures in a large plant. The role requires welding, basic electrical skills, and a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Expect to perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and work extended hours as needed. Competitive wages and benefits are offered as part of the VCNA team.