Plant Maint Mechanic I

50063 Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg LLC; Bolingbroke (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg LLC is seeking a Plant Maintenance Mechanic I to support maintenance operations at an aggregates site in the United States. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical systems, and ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will read technical manuals, follow safety procedures, and collaborate with a maintenance team to minimize downtime and extend equipment life in a dynamic plant environment.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance practices, tools, and safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and work instructions.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on plant equipment to support safe and efficient operations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime.
• Inspect machinery and identify maintenance needs before they affect production.
• Assist with the installation, alignment, and testing of plant equipment and components.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Maintenance practices

Read schematics

Communication

Safety standards

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates Plant Maintenance Mechanic I

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

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on plant equipment to support safe and efficient operations
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime
• Inspect machinery and identify maintenance needs before they affect production
• Assist with the installation, alignment, and testing of plant equipment and components
• Follow safety procedures and maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records

What Are We Looking For

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance practices, tools, and safety standards
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and work instructions
• Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

Work Environment

Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

• $21.00 to $30.80 per hour
• 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, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays
• Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.