Maintenance Mechanic

General Construction Company; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

401K

Disability insurance

Job summary

GCC is seeking a maintenance technician to perform mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on cement plant equipment in Odessa, Texas. You will work closely with Maintenance Coordinators to troubleshoot issues, complete repairs, and keep critical systems running safely and efficiently.

You will assist with electrical and instrumentation projects, install motors, align equipment, and help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with all safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience performing mechanical repairs in a cement plant or heavy industrial environment.
• Ability to meet all essential functions and physical requirements.
• Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Experience with lubrication and hydraulic systems.
• Proficient with precision measuring tools and equipment tolerances.
• Strong commitment to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on shipping department equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and complete repairs.
• Assist with preventive maintenance activities.
• Support electrical and instrumentation maintenance by working with electricians.
• Install motors and align equipment; perform related maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Cement plant experience

Mechanical repairs

Precision measuring tools

Reading blueprints

Welding (oxy-acetylene)

Electrical welding

Equipment installation

Vibration analysis

Industrial safety

Preventive maintenance

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM

What You Will Do

In this role, you will perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on shipping department equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. Working closely with Maintenance Coordinators, you will troubleshoot equipment issues, complete repairs, and assist with preventive maintenance activities. You will also support electrical and instrumentation maintenance projects by working alongside electricians to install motors, perform equipment alignments, and complete related maintenance tasks. Additionally, you will maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by performing routine housekeeping duties, properly caring for tools and equipment, and following all established safety procedures.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to meet all essential functions and physical requirements of the position.
• Experience performing mechanical repairs in a cement plant or heavy industrial environment.
• Basic understanding of cement manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in using precision measuring tools and understanding equipment tolerances.
• Working knowledge of airslides, blowers, pneumatic loading and unloading systems, bucket elevators, and auger systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing lubrication systems and basic hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of industrial equipment components and part nomenclature.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, sketches, and manufacturer specifications.
• Skilled in oxy-acetylene welding, cutting, and electrical welding on various types of metal and in all positions.
• Experience installing and maintaining industrial equipment, including electric motors, bucket elevators, and dust collection systems.
• Ability to perform motor and equipment alignments and conduct basic vibration analysis and troubleshooting.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and adherence to all safety procedures and requirements.
• Ability to maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas, tools, and equipment.

Who we are:

GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes, and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries in Mexico and the United States. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance, and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance plans, and a 401K.

You will love working here because:

At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value for their construction projects. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work, and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates, and other construction materials. Join the family!

An Equal Opportunity Employer

GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

We hold each other accountable to live our core values of health and safety, attitude of service, integrity, teamwork, innovation and excellence. GCC employees demonstrate these values every day. An Equal Opportunity Employer GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors, including skills, abilities and experience. Please click the links to view the federal compliance posters