Maintenance Mechnic

00002 Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Gabbs (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. seeks an experienced Millwright to repair and maintain plant equipment across conveyors, crushers, pumps, and related machinery. The role requires blueprint literacy, welding proficiency, and a strong safety mindset.

The candidate must have four years of millwright experience, be able to work all shifts, and pass a welding test (arc and oxy/acetylene). Familiarity with industrial maintenance and blueprints is essential.

Qualifications

• Must read and understand blueprints and equipment instructions.
• Must pass a welding test in electrical arc and oxy/acetylene welding.
• Must be capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Must adhere to safety in the maintenance field.
• Must be able to work all shifts and undergo a written aptitude test.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain plant equipment as assigned, including conveyors, crushers, pumps, and gear boxes.
• Assemble and install equipment according to blueprints and drawings.
• Read schematics to determine work procedures and inspect machinery for compliance.
• Dismantle machinery with hand tools and hoists, move equipment using hoists and dollies.
• Align machines using precision tools and adjust as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Welding proficiency

Supervision minimal

Physical stamina

Tools

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Hoists

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

Repairs and maintains plant equipment as assigned, including electric and gas welding, hydraulics, rigging, pipe fitting, pumps, air compressors, vacuum pumps, bearings and seals, power transmissions, gear boxes, equipment settings and alignment.

Job Requirements

Must have a minimum set of hand tools as specified by the Company. Previous experience must include a minimum of four years as a millwright.

Job includes but is not limited to repair of conveyor belts, bucket elevators, crushers, ball mills, screens, pumps, etc. Experience in industrial construction and/or repair may count.

Candidate must be able to read and understand blueprints and equipment instructions. Must be able to weld with enough proficiency to pass a Company welding test in both electrical arc and oxygen/acetylene welding and understand the safe handling of welding equipment. Must be able to determine what type of rod to use on different types of steel and cast iron. Must be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of safety in the maintenance field. Must be capable of working with a minimum of supervision. Candidate must be able to work all shifts. A written test will be given as part of the company’s evaluation of aptitude for the job. All work described above to be done in an efficient and workman-like manner. This position is subject to duties as assigned. This position is subject to shift work.

Additional

Job requires a thorough knowledge of the load bearing capabilities of the equipment used as well as an understanding of blueprints and technical instructions. Primary purpose of installing, maintaining, upgrading, and fabricating machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings in industrial establishment. Typical duties include:

• Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Dismantle machinery or equipment, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools.
• Moves machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
• Assembles and install equipment, such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails, using hand tools and power tools.
• Constructs foundation for machines, using hand tools and building materials, such as wood cement, and steel.
• Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, lasers, and plumb bobs.
• Assembles machinery and bolts, welds, rivets, or otherwise fasten them to foundation or other structures, using hand tools and power tools.
• May operate engine lathe or milling machine to grind, file, and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications.
• Required repair and lubricate machinery and equipment.
• Select cables, ropes, chains, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved.
• Attaches load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains, to crane hooks.
• Sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment, using hand tools and power wrenches.
• May direct workers engaged in hoisting of machinery and equipment.
• In addition, they may perform all duties of General Laborer, Skilled Laborer and Carpenter and possibly electrician.

Should be able to: Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy. Follow instructions and read blueprints. Look at flat drawings or pictures and visualize how they would look as solid objects. Work at heights without fear. Use logical step-by-step procedures at work. Plan work and solve problems. Make decisions based on measurable information. Perform a variety of duties which may change often; and operate machinery.

Millwrights must be physically able to:

• Coordinate eye-hand movements.
• Use hands and fingers fully; reach for, manipulate, and feel objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction); Lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Stoop, lay, bend or squat for long periods of time.

Company Culture and Values

Every member of our ONE Martin Marietta team is driven by our shared values of safety, integrity, excellence, community and stewardship. We are a member of the S&P 500 Index and a leading supplier of aggregates and heavy building materials. Through a network of operations spanning 29 states, Canada and the Bahamas, our teammates supply the foundational resources on which our communities thrive and grow. Our Specialties business provides high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications. In a world that's focused on the power of many, we believe in the power of ONE – the magic of bringing together our unique perspectives, experiences and talents to evolve a shared vision and future. Our backgrounds may vary, but our voices come together in support of the same goals. We want to build legacies for ourselves and our loved ones, strengthen our communities and safely and responsibly engage in work we know will make a difference.