Plant Maintenance Mechanic
The Plant Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant equipment and systems at a ready-mix concrete facility. This role ensures safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations while supporting production goals and maintaining compliance with safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant equipment, including conveyors, mixers, crushers, screens, and material handling systems.
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues and implement timely corrective actions.
- Conduct routine inspections to identify potential failures and recommend preventive solutions.
- Perform welding and fabrication as needed to repair or modify equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and mechanical diagrams for repairs and installations.
- Maintain and repair pumps, motors, gearboxes, belts, bearings, and other plant components.
- Ensure all work complies with safety policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations.
- Assist with plant shutdowns, start-ups, and major repairs or upgrades.
- Keep accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
- Communicate effectively with plant management and team members regarding equipment status and repair needs.
- Train and mentor less experienced team members on maintenance procedures and safety practices.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by OSHA and MSHA.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education/Experience
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
- Previous related experience in the construction or materials field.
- Knowledge of plant maintenance and welding.
- Knowledge of pumps, material handling equipment, and related plant systems to troubleshoot and anticipate issues.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical diagrams.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
Work Requirements
- Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant equipment including conveyors, mixers, crushers, screens, and material handling systems.
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues and implement timely corrective actions.
- Conduct routine inspections to identify potential failures and recommend preventive solutions.
- Perform welding and fabrication as needed to repair or modify equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and mechanical diagrams to perform repairs and installations.
- Maintain and repair pumps, motors, gearboxes, belts, bearings, and other plant components.
- Ensure all work is completed in compliance with safety policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations.
- Assist with plant shutdowns, start-ups and major repairs or upgrades.
- Keep accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
- Communicate effectively with plant management and team members regarding equipment status and repair needs.
- Train and mentor less experienced team members on maintenance procedures and safety practices.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Individuals must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA.
- Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.
Physical Requirements
- Stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
- Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Work in all weather conditions.
- Frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hand and arms above shoulders.
- Must be able to exert 10-20 lbs. constantly, 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally.
What CRH/Texas Materials Offers You
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
- Competitive base pay.
- Medical, dental and disability benefits programs.
- Group retirement savings program.
- Health and wellness programs.
Texas Materials, a CRH company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability.
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.