Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic Industrial Equipment Expert

CEMEX; Demopolis (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cemex US is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic/Journeyman in Demopolis, AL. You will maintain and repair industrial equipment, perform welding and fabrication, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems to support plant operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, MSHA certification (or within a reasonable timeframe), and 3–6 years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial setting. Safety and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required and MSHA certification is preferred or must be obtained.
• Experience with hand and power tools, welding equipment, and diagnostics is essential.
• Strong communication skills and basic computer skills are required; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow all CEMEX, OSHA, and MSHA regulations; wear PPE and promote safety.
• Maintain, repair, and rebuild industrial equipment; perform inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks; fabricate parts as needed.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical problems to keep equipment safe and running.
• Replace bearings, align machinery, inspect power transmission, and repair electrical circuits.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and report hazards or substandard conditions.
• Mentor junior team members; complete inspections, work orders, audits, and maintenance reports.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in outages; support other maintenance tasks as assigned.

Skills

Hand tools & power tools

Welding equipment

Diagnostic tools

Reading manuals & safety docs

Communication skills

Typing & computer basics

Teamwork / independence

Bilingual Spanish (a plus)

Education

High school diploma or GED

MSHA certification

Job description

Cemex US is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic/Journeyman in Demopolis, AL. You will maintain and repair industrial equipment, perform welding and fabrication, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems to support plant operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, MSHA certification (or within a reasonable timeframe), and 3–6 years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial setting. Safety and teamwork are essential.