Plant Maintenance Pro: Keep Industrial Plants Running

Knight's Companies Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

STD

LTD

Life Insurance

Voluntary insurance programs

Job summary

Knight’s Companies Inc. is seeking a dedicated Plant Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, efficient operation of ready-mix concrete plants, precast equipment, and related structures.

The role emphasizes proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and coaching plant managers to uphold strong safety practices. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years’ experience with heavy process machinery, experience reading blueprints, and proficiency in welding.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy process machinery; cement industry preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance on wet batch and central batch ready-mix plants, precast equipment, and plant-related structures.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime.
• Inspect plant machinery regularly and perform necessary repairs to ensure optimal operation.
• Install, repair, and maintain heavy industrial process equipment to support production needs.
• Fabricate, weld, and modify parts to restore equipment to service.
• Safely rig, lift, and handle heavy equipment during installations or repairs.
• Respond to urgent calls outside of normal business hours.
• Maintain maintenance records and document all work in logs.
• Conduct regular walkthroughs with plant managers to provide ongoing maintenance training.
• Coach plant managers on plant maintenance requirements.

Skills

Heavy machinery maintenance

Welding

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical systems

Job description

Knight’s Companies Inc. is seeking a dedicated Plant Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, efficient operation of ready-mix concrete plants, precast equipment, and related structures.

The role emphasizes proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and coaching plant managers to uphold strong safety practices. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years’ experience with heavy process machinery, experience reading blueprints, and proficiency in welding.