Plant Maintenance / Ground Person 2nd Shift

50167 Heidelberg Materials NE LLC; Torrance (PA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials NE LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to uphold safety standards while supporting plant operations. You will inspect and service crushers, screens, conveyors, and other crushing equipment in a demanding outdoor setting.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, the ability to work independently or with a team, and a solid commitment to safety and reliability in a high-volume material production environment.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate to optimize plant operations.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities.
• Lubricate bearings, change parts, or perform routine crusher, screen and conveyor maintenance.
• Repair and maintain crushing and screening equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Team work

Safety awareness

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Stick welding

Cutting torch

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates 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

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize plant operations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
• Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble Lubricate bearings, change parts, or perform other routine crusher, screen and conveyor maintenance
• Perform repair and maintenance involving inspection, disassembly, overhaul, assembly and adjustments of crushing and screening equipment
• Start crushers, screens and conveyors to observe mechanical operation and detect problems
• Maintain safe access of plant area from product spillage with shovels and hoses
• Inspect or test failed machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs
• Grease bearings in crushing plant according to specified procedures
• Install and replace bearings, speed reducers, shafts, pulleys, idlers, rollers, motors, belts and belt clips etc.
• Make repairs to crushers, screens, mechanical feeders, and conveyors
• Fill in as Haul Truck Operator as needed
• Train to operate the production plant

What Are We Looking For

• Available to work 10-12 hr shifts M-F 4pm-2am required and some Saturdays 1pm-9pm during crushing season.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to work in various conditions and environments.
• Individual with a strong safety attitude interested in an outdoor work environment
• Stick welding and cutting torch experience a plus
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as a loader or other plant equipment

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. 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

$24.50 per hour with an additional $1.00 per hour differential for second shift

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus paid out in two installments (6 months and 1 year)

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.