Maintenance Inspector

Quikrete Holdings Inc.; Harleyville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Career advancement opportunities

Team-oriented work environment

Job summary

Quikrete Holdings Inc. in Harleyville, SC seeks a Maintenance Inspector to inspect and monitor cement plant equipment, identify defects, and support preventive and predictive maintenance.

You will work with maintenance engineers and operators to ensure safe, reliable operation, read mechanical drawings, and prepare inspection reports while maintaining CMMS records, contributing to continuous improvement and plant safety.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, maintenance or related field.
• Experience in cement plants or heavy industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Inspect cement plant equipment (crushers, conveyors, mills, kilns, fans, pumps) for defects.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify abnormal conditions, wear, cracks, leaks, vibration, overheating, corrosion.
• Monitor equipment condition and recommend corrective maintenance.
• Prepare inspection and defect reports and maintenance recommendations.
• Follow up on defects until action is completed.
• Maintain inspection records in CMMS and support root-cause analysis.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

Vibration analysis tools

Job description

We are looking for a Maintenance Inspector to join our team. As the Maintenance Inspector you will be asked to inspect, monitor, and assess the condition of mechanical equipment and plant infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. The Maintenance Inspector identifies defects, coordinates corrective actions, and supports preventive and predictive maintenance activities.

Why apply?

• Competitive wages.
• Company provided benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.

Responsibilities

• Inspect cement plant equipment such as:
  • Crushers and feeders
  • Conveyors and belt systems
  • Raw mills and cement mills
  • Kilns, coolers, and rotary equipment
  • Fans, blowers, pumps, and compressors
  • Gearboxes, bearings, couplings, and drives
  • Bucket elevators and material-handling equipment
• Conduct routine inspections and identify abnormal conditions, wear, cracks, leaks, vibration, overheating, corrosion, and other defects.
• Monitor equipment condition and recommend corrective maintenance.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of mechanical components.
• Check alignment, lubrication, bearings, seals, belts, chains, and rotating equipment.
• Assist with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Prepare inspection reports, defect reports, and maintenance recommendations.
• Follow up on identified defects until corrective action is completed.
• Work with maintenance engineers, technicians, and operations personnel to resolve equipment problems.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with plant safety procedures and applicable standards.
• Participate in shutdown/turnaround inspections and major maintenance projects.
• Maintain inspection records and equipment history in CMMS or maintenance-management systems.
• Support root-cause analysis of recurring equipment failures.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and safe working conditions in inspection areas.

About You

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance, or a related field.
• Experience in cement plants, heavy industry, mining, steel, power plants, or similar process industries is preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment and industrial maintenance practices.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Familiarity with vibration monitoring, alignment, lubrication, and basic NDT methods is advantageous.
• Good reporting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety procedures

About Us

Each day brings new challenges, and we make sure you are prepared for it all. Our dedication to continual improvement and hands-on training ensures you are ready for the many new experiences and challenges that you will face.

We Offer

• A friendly and team-oriented work environment, with a supportive management team.
• Hands-on training for our employees and opportunities for advancement.
• A company dedicated to continuous improvement.