Industrial Plant Maintenance Technician

Knife River - Northern California Aggregate; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River in Elk Grove, CA is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment. You will work with the Operations and General Manager to plan, schedule and execute maintenance to keep plants operating safely and efficiently.

The role requires a High school diploma or GED, at least 1 year in a construction/ready mix environment, a valid driver's license, forklift experience, and the ability to follow instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year experience in a construction/ready mix environment with increasing supervision including oversight of others.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record per Knife River Fleet policy.
• Forklift operating experience.
• Experience in a ready mix or construction related environment is preferred.
• General knowledge of operating computer systems and software.
• Loader operating experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; follows diagrams, manuals and specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing devices in operation; listens for problems; uses precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling; uses hoists, cranes, hand tools; inspects parts for wear and replacement.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements by inspecting used parts; uses calipers and micrometers.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools.
• Maintains inventory by checking stock and anticipating needed parts and supplies.
• Provides maintenance information by answering questions and documenting actions.
• Prepares maintenance reports by collecting and summarizing information and trends.

Skills

Communication

Maintenance knowledge

Team collaboration

Dimensional measurement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Knife River in Elk Grove, CA is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment. You will work with the Operations and General Manager to plan, schedule and execute maintenance to keep plants operating safely and efficiently.

The role requires a High school diploma or GED, at least 1 year in a construction/ready mix environment, a valid driver's license, forklift experience, and the ability to follow instructions.