Millwright Maintenance Journeyman-1

50018 Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

HSA/HRA & FSA

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for our cement and related operations. Based in Mason City, IA, you will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant systems and equipment to support reliable production.

You will diagnose mechanical issues, read blueprints and technical manuals, and collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment performance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, rigging, and precision alignment techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and maintenance documentation.
• Commitment to safe work practices and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment and plant systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and safely complete repairs on conveyors, crushers, pumps, gearboxes, and related equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to support maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment performance and efficiency.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Repair

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding

Rigging

Reading blueprints

Job description

Line of Business: Cement & White About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment and plant systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and safely complete repairs on conveyors, crushers, pumps, gearboxes, and related equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to support maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment performance and efficiency.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, rigging, and precision alignment techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and maintenance documentation.
• Commitment to safe work practices and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Work Environment

Heavy industrial cement manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery, dust, noise, vibration, and varying weather conditions. Regular climbing, lifting, bending, kneeling, and working at heights or in confined spaces. Requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to all safety policies and procedures. May require overtime, weekend work, and call-out response as needed to support plant operations.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary.

401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.

• Highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

About the Company

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work!

Based in Irving, Texas, Heidelberg Materials North America is part of Heidelberg Materials, one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions. As the front runner on the path to decarbonizing the built environment and growing the circular economy in the construction materials industry, we are working on developing more sustainable building materials and solutions for the future.