Plant Maintenance Tech

Vulcan Materials Company; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company is looking for a Plant Maintenance Technician in Avondale, Arizona. This role is essential for maintaining site reliability through high-quality inspections, troubleshooting, and executing routine maintenance. You will be responsible for conducting equipment inspections, performing structural repairs, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience and a strong mechanical aptitude. Duties also include operating hand and power tools and driving company vehicles. Join a company that values safety and support for its employees.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in industrial sectors.
• Familiarity with heavy equipment like crushers and pumps.
• Willingness to complete required MSHA training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct equipment inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and replace mechanical components as needed.
• Maintain logs and records for plant equipment maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding experience

Power tool proficiency

Troubleshooting techniques

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Cutting torches

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Overview

The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining site reliability by performing high-quality inspections, troubleshooting basic preventative maintenance (PM) tasks, and executing routine maintenance with no supervision. This role includes replacing basic components and assisting in minimizing unplanned downtime through proactive maintenance efforts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections, lubricate moving parts, and complete scheduled preventative maintenance tasks to prevent component failures.
• Troubleshoot and replace basic mechanical components, including conveyor belts, idlers, pulleys, and water pumps.
• Perform structural repairs, hard facing, and replace heavy wear-parts (such as crusher liners and shaker screens) using welding, cutting, and grinding equipment.
• Rebuild and fabricate parts.
• Order parts from approved vendors and drive Company pick-up/repair truck to pick up parts.
• Strictly adhere to MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) and OSHA regulations, execute Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, and maintain a hazard-free work area.
• Observe aggregate crushing, washing, and screening areas during operation to identify anomalies by sight or sound and perform minor adjustments.
• Record and maintain service logs, lubrication reports, and maintenance records for plant equipment.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of mobile equipment.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

Experience

• 2 to 5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in the aggregate, mining, or heavy industrial sectors.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Familiarity with heavy equipment commonly found in quarries, like jaw/cone crushers, vibrating screen decks, material screws, and heavy-duty pumps.
• Understanding of plant operations, processes, and performance goals.
• Knowledge of inspection procedures for critical areas of the site.
• Knowledge of routine maintenance tasks and troubleshooting techniques.
• Understanding of larger maintenance tasks and repair processes.

Other Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in welding (stick, flux-core), cutting torches, and using power/hand tools.
• Use a wide variety of hand and power tools, cutting torches and welding equipment.
• MSHA Certified (or willingness to complete required MSHA training).
• An active valid driver's license.

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Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.