MECHANIC MAINTENANCE

CEMEX, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plans

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan options

Job summary

A global building materials company is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic in Charlotte, NC. This role involves performing maintenance on plant equipment and facilities, including mechanical jobs, welding assignments, and inspections. Candidates should have a high school diploma and prior mechanical or welding experience. Strong communication and mathematical skills are necessary to understand technical information and instructions. This position offers competitive pay and benefits like healthcare and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Prior mechanical experience and/or welding experience, training or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance mechanic assignments on plant equipment.
• Collect data for preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Perform millwright assignments including bearing replacement.
• Conduct welding and cutting tasks as necessary.
• Inspect lubrication for mechanical equipment.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Welding experience

Good mathematical skills

Ability to read technical manuals

Communication skills

Electrical and mechanical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job title: MECHANIC MAINTENANCE

Date: Apr 17, 2026

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Job Requisition ID: 60411

Company Overview

Founded in 1906, CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. CEMEX offers competitive wages, career growth, and benefits including health, dental & vision plans, vacation or paid time off, employee assistance program, and retirement plan options.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic performs all types of mechanical jobs throughout the assigned area. Maintain plant equipment and facilities to meet operating requirements and objectives during and outside of regular operation schedules and maintenance.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance mechanic assignments on plant equipment and facilities
• Collect data for preventative and predictive plant maintenance projects
• Perform millwright assignments such as bearing replacement, alignment of equipment, and inspection and repair of power transmission according to plant standards
• Perform welding and cutting assignments such as fabrication of plant equipment and structures and repair of worn process equipment according to plant standards
• Inspect lubrication for mechanical equipment, record data for running equipment, take lab samples as required, drain oil and change oil and filters on all equipment oil reservoirs
• Perform pipefitter assignments to install, maintain and inspect existing and future piping structures on all types of piping systems
• Operate mobile equipment to assist with completing maintenance assigned duties
• Perform plumbing inspection and repair on plant equipment and facilities
• Adhere to all CEMEX, OSHA, and MSHA rules and regulations at all times and wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior mechanical experience and/or welding experience, training or certification required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to carry out not only simple, but complex oral and written instructions and deal with problems from standardized situations and work experience.
• Good mathematical skills, including basic math, fractions and conversions of four-five digit numbers and common units of measurement in both metric and decimal system.
• Ability to read and understand English sufficiently to be able to read technical information contained in manuals, reports, and Mechanical work related instruction, including safety issues and matters.
• Ability to communicate well with supervisors, welders, leadmen, other Mechanics, maintenance personnel, co‑workers and outside contractors.
• Electrical and mechanical knowledge to detect potential safety hazards and breakdown of plant and quarry machinery and equipment and respond accordingly.
• Ability to identify and select the appropriate material and equipment necessary to perform the correct mechanical work and repair.
• High level of attentiveness and physical coordination to perform the work activities safely and productively.

Working Conditions

• Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors.
• Must wear protective equipment while at the location.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, turning, climbing to a significant degree, and/or pulling of controls.
• Heavy work‑exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment.
• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree.

Legal Notices

CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.

CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.

Arizona Smoke-Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.

CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page. (https://www.cemexusa.com/careers/life-at-cemex/benefits-well-being).