Maintenance Mechanic

Alamo Concrete Products Company; Festus (MO); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Buzzi Unicem USA is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to interpret prints, install, test, and repair mechanical equipment across our plant operations. The role requires independent work, welding knowledge, and physical stamina to manage heavy lifting and extended shifts.

The position offers a starting rate of $36.45 per hour, with opportunities for growth as you maintain and optimize conveyor systems and other plant machinery in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Industrial Maintenance Experience in a Plant setting
• Able to work extended hours, holidays, and overtime as required
• Able to work rotating shifts
• Speak, read, write and understand English
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs., sit/stand for extended periods
• Must pass Wonderlic and Ramsay MECTEST
• Working knowledge of maintenance and welding

Responsibilities

• Interprets and works from prints and technical instructions.
• Furnishes and uses own complement of hand tools, company tools and equipment.
• Keeps work area and equipment neat and clean.
• Installs, tests, maintains and repairs mechanical equipment per regulations and specs; assembles and maintains plant equipment.
• Inspects, tests and aligns testing equipment.
• Installs, troubleshoots, adjusts, services and repairs mechanical equipment for lifts and conveyor belts.
• Maintains machines and equipment in efficient operating condition.

Skills

Interpret prints and instructions

Use hand tools and company tools

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Welding knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance tools

Welding

Job description

Overview

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States. With over 1,500 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country. Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings.

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.

Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA. We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.

Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning. We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Mechanic position, with a starting rate of $36.45/hour, provides you with plenty of opportunities to develop and grow your career with Buzzi Unicem USA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• • Interprets and works from prints and technical instructions.
  • Furnishes and uses own complement of hand tools, company tools and equipment.
  • Keeps work area and equipment neat and clean.
  • Installs, tests, maintains and repairs all mechanical equipment in accordance with regulations and specifications; fits, assembles, erects, installs, maintains and repairs mechanical plant and equipment.
  • Inspects, tests and aligns testing equipment throughout the plant.
  • Installs, troubleshoots, adjusts, services, maintains and repairs mechanical equipment for various types of lifts and conveyor belts.
  • Maintains the machines and equipment in efficient operating condition.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent from accredited institution is required
• Industrial Maintenance Experience in a Plant type setting is required
• Able to work different extended hours, holidays and/or overtime as required
• Able to work rotating shifts
• Speak, read, write and understand English
• Ability to work independently, without constant supervision
• Able to work inside and outside in year-round weather conditions
• In good physical condition, able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs., sit and stand for extended periods of time, kneel, climb ladders and walk on mixed terrain and in confined spaces
• Complete and pass required assessment tests (Wonderlic and Ramsay MECTEST)
• Must possess a working knowledge of maintenance and welding

Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.