Maintenance Technician

Amrize; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amrize is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Sparrows Point Cement Plant in Maryland. The role focuses on mechanical maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting of plant equipment, with basic electrical experience a plus.

You will perform preventative maintenance, welding, and alignment tasks essential to keeping heavy industrial systems running smoothly. Required education includes a high school diploma or GED, with welding certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED and Welding Certification preferred.
• 2–4 years industrial maintenance experience required; experience with rebuilding gear boxes, shaft alignment on heavy industrial equipment, bearing installation desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, root cause failure analysis and repairs of mechanical systems.
• Carry out preventive maintenance, repair, welding, and troubleshooting of plant equipment.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area and participate in plant housekeeping activities.
• Read blueprints and schematics; align motors, gearboxes, pumps and gear trains.
• Assist in material estimates and requisitions; participate in training programs to broaden skills.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies; promote a safety culture.

Skills

Welding and cutting

Schematics reading

Mechanical alignment

Hydraulics basics

Troubleshooting

Electrical basics

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Education

High School diploma/GED

Welding Certification

Job description

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

We’re seeking a Maintenance Technician who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America.

Job Title: Maintenance Technician | Req ID: 18318| HR Contact: Kyle Jon KEMPEN| Location: Sparrows Pt Cement Plant MD

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a Mechanical Maintenance position, basic electrical experience is a plus. Performs varioustasks associated with the inspection, root cause failure analysis and repairs of mechanical systems.This includes preventative maintenance, repair, welding, maintenance inspection andtroubleshooting of plant equipment.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Strong welding and cutting skills with ability to work from blueprints, sketches, or detailedinstructions
• Focuses and maintains a clean and orderly work area and participates in plant housekeepingactivities.
• Repair equipment such as fans, screw conveyors, belt conveyors, reducers, bucket elevators,dust collectors, rotary feeders, vertical roller mills, ball mills and other material handlingequipment
• Have a basic understanding of hydraulics and be able to read schematics
• Respond to call-outs during non-work hours as needed.
• Alignment from motor to gearbox, motor to pump, gearbox to open gear or similar equipment
• Make estimates of material requirements and prepare requisitions and reports.
• Participates in formal and on-the job training programs to acquire/broaden both technical andnon-technical job skills; participates in cross training activities.
• Make estimates of material requirements and prepare requisitions and reports.
• Suggests programs that reduce/contain costs and/or increase productivity. Takes independentaction to resolve problems when appropriate.
• Applies skills and performs work in other positions as assigned.
• Supports other plant functions as assigned.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety andenvironmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety andexhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required Education: High School diploma/GED
Additional Education: Welding Certification preferred
Required Work Experience: Required Experience: 2-4 years industrial maintenance is required.Experience with rebuilding gear boxes, shaft alignment on heavy industrial equipment, bearinginstallation is desired.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of overall cement plant operations, or comparable heavy industrial environment, ispreferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the facein order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES

At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.Amrize North America Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [e-mail]. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.