Maintenance Trainee I

Buzzi Unicem USA; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Buzzi Unicem USA is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support our cement plant operations in Pryor Creek, Oklahoma. You will perform mechanical maintenance, align equipment, test systems, and ensure safety and efficiency across conveyor belts and machinery.

The role requires reading blueprints, welding knowledge, the ability to lift up to 75–100 lbs, and comfort with shift work and outdoor conditions. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work extended hours/overtime as required.
• Speak, read, write and understand English.
• Work indoors/outdoors year-round.

Responsibilities

• Interpret prints and instructions.
• Install, test, and repair mechanical equipment.
• Maintain conveyors and lifting systems.
• Work in confined spaces and at heights.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Welding skills

Conveyor maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

English language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States. With over 1,500 valued employees, we manufacture and distribute our cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast, and Southeast regions. Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. Our mission is to sustainably produce cement that serves crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings. We are committed to positively contributing to society by focusing on sustainable development—meeting current generation needs while preserving environmental quality for future generations. Quality is foundational to our operations: all production sites meet local regulatory standards and customer requirements. We support career growth through strong leadership, development planning, and competitive compensation, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance, accident and critical illness coverage, a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical maintenance throughout the plant in a professional, safe, and efficient manner.

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.
• Subject to shift work.
• 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.
• Must possess a working knowledge of maintenance and welding.
• Maintains machines and equipment in efficient operating condition, performing duties such as dismantling, moving, installing, commissioning, adjusting, or repairing machines, power shafting pulleys, conveyors, hoists, and other equipment; uses hoist dollies, rollers, tracks, and mobile cranes to aid in moving machinery, using wrenches, hammers, and other hand tools to erect or dismantle machines, and installing new or repaired parts, using measuring devices (squares) to place the machine and equipment in correct positions and align power shafting and pulleys.
• Must be able to perform duties in confined spaces, heights, remain in the same position for prolonged durations, and in any type of climate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Able to work different extended hours, holidays, and/or overtime as required.
• Speak, read, write and understand English.
• Ability to work independently, without constant supervision.
• Able to work inside and outside year‑round weather conditions.
• In good physical condition, able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs., sit and stand for extended periods, kneel, climb ladders, and walk on mixed terrain and confined spaces.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA’s)

• Use of bulk handling conveyors.
• Familiar with mechanical drive maintenance.
• Knowledge and use of mechanical and fluid drive systems.
• Be able to read blueprints.
• Be able to read schematics and symbols.
• Knowledge and use of pumps.
• Basic hydraulic knowledge.
• Familiar with power transmission equipment.
• Knowledge of pneumatic troubleshooting.
• Familiar with industrial rigging principles and practices.
• Knowledge of welding principles.
• Familiar with arc welding operations.
• Familiar with bearing and shaft seal maintenance.
• Any other activities requested by the Supervisor that are consistent with this job classification and not included above.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending (bending at waist, lifting above waist and lifting below waist).
• Kneeling, reaching, grasping (use of both hands), squatting, repetitive motions, manipulative finger movements with both hands, use of wrists (flexing or rotating with both wrists).
• Use of both feet, use of arm above shoulder (needs both arms), use of arm below shoulder (needs both arms). Extended periods of time in same position.
• Confined space (respirator use occasionally required).
• Perform duties in all climates i.e., weather, extreme temperatures, heights, lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
• Work in dust, fumes, gases and chemicals. Capable of wearing respiratory protective equipment, i.e., disposable respirators; will require a pulmonary function test.
• Be able to physically carry your tool bag or tools with you throughout the shift.

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