Plant Maintenance Tech/Mechanic

Silver Star Construction Co. Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Company Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k)

ESOP

Job summary

Silver Star Construction Co. Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on asphalt plant equipment at our Oklahoma City site.

You will inspect belts, screens, wear parts, pumps, and related components to minimize downtime and keep operations running smoothly. Responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, operating and testing equipment after service, and performing welding and fabrication as needed.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude to understand and work on industrial plant machinery and systems.
• Troubleshooting skills to identify problems, determine causes, and implement effective repairs.
• Welding, torch cutting, grinding, and metal fabrication experience.
• Ability to operate various types of industrial and plant equipment.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and hazard recognition.
• Clear communication and ability to work with supervisors, mechanics, and plant staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with preventative and corrective maintenance on asphalt plant equipment.
• Inspect and repair or replace components such as conveyor belts, screens, wear parts, pumps, and other plant parts.
• Operate plant machinery to test equipment after maintenance or repairs and ensure proper function.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems including dryers, mixers, conveyors, and electrical controls.
• Fabricate parts and perform welding, cutting, grinding, and general fabrication to support operations.
• Follow safety procedures, document maintenance activities, and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Mechanical Ability

Troubleshooting Skills

Welding & Fabrication

Equipment Operation

Safety Mindset

Communication & Teamwork

Job description

• Perform and assist with both preventative and corrective maintenance on asphalt plant equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections and help repair or replace components such as conveyor belts, screens, wear components, pumps, and other plant parts.
• Help keep plant machinery operating efficiently and minimize equipment downtime.
• Assist in identifying mechanical and operational problems throughout the plant.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems including dryers, mixers, conveyors, electrical controls, and related plant components.
• Work with supervisors and other maintenance personnel to determine the appropriate repairs and solutions.

Responsibilities

Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform and assist with both preventative and corrective maintenance on asphalt plant equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections and help repair or replace components such as conveyor belts, screens, wear components, pumps, and other plant parts.
• Help keep plant machinery operating efficiently and minimize equipment downtime.

Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

• Assist in identifying mechanical and operational problems throughout the plant.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems including dryers, mixers, conveyors, electrical controls, and related plant components.
• Work with supervisors and other maintenance personnel to determine the appropriate repairs and solutions.

Equipment Operation

• Operate plant machinery as needed to test equipment following maintenance or repairs.
• Safely operate equipment such as forklifts, manlifts, and other machinery when required.
• Verify that equipment is functioning properly before returning it to normal operation.

Welding & Fabrication

• Perform welding, cutting, grinding, and general fabrication work to repair or modify plant components.
• Fabricate parts and make equipment repairs as needed to support plant operations.

Safety & Work Environment

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and required precautions.
• Properly document maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and equipment issues.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area.
• Communicate equipment concerns and maintenance needs to supervisors and other plant personnel.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Ability: Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and work on industrial plant machinery and systems.
• Troubleshooting Skills: Capable of identifying equipment problems, determining potential causes, and assisting with effective repairs.
• Welding & Fabrication: Experience with welding, torch cutting, grinding, and general metal fabrication.
• Equipment Operation: Comfortable operating various types of industrial and plant equipment.
• Safety Mindset: Knowledge of safe work practices and the ability to recognize and avoid workplace hazards.
• Communication & Teamwork: Able to communicate clearly and work effectively with supervisors, mechanics, and other plant employees.

Additional Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be willing and available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and extended hours when necessary.
• Must be physically capable of lifting, moving, and positioning large equipment components.
• Must be able to climb silos, aggregate bins, conveyor structures, and other elevated areas while performing job duties.
• Must occasionally be able to lift up to 100 pounds of force and frequently pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must be capable of lifting and carrying materials from floor level to waist level.
• Must be able to push and pull objects requiring similar levels of force.
• Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, kneeling, squatting, bending, climbing, and working from elevated locations.

Essential Functions & Working Conditions

This position works in a safety-sensitive environment

• Work conditions may include substantial levels of noise, vibration, and heat. Exposure may be intermittent but can present risks including hearing damage and other bodily injury.
• Employees may regularly encounter dust, dirt, and other materials associated with asphalt plant operations.
• The work environment includes potential hazards such as elevated work areas, moving machinery, electrical equipment, hot materials, and other mechanical hazards.
• This position is primarily outdoors and employees may be exposed to changing and sometimes extreme weather conditions.
• Employees are expected to follow all safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment while performing job duties.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay.
• Company Benefits.
• Medical Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-Term Disability.
• 401(k).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• And More!

EOE – We encourage ALL qualified candidates to apply!