Plant Maintenance Tech: Multi-Skilled, Preventive & Repairs

Southern Ionics; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Ionics is seeking a Plant and Maintenance Technician to perform diversified maintenance on plant production and facility equipment. The role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and timely repairs to support site goals.

Candidates should have 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, be skilled across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and carpentry trades, and be able to read manuals and work orders accurately.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Willingness to train on listed trades to achieve proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair diversified maintenance on plant equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and unscheduled repairs to optimize plant performance.
• Read manuals and work orders to perform maintenance.
• Execute mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, and carpentry tasks.
• Diagnose issues, replace parts, test, and adjust systems.
• Identify faulty operations and report to management.
• Submit inspection and testing data as required.
• Enforce safety practices per laws and company policies.
• Inspect new equipment.

Skills

Analytical aptitude

Verbal and written communication

Mathematical skills

Good reasoning ability

Welder

Fitter

Millwright

Electrician

Carpentry

Instrument technician

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Southern Ionics is seeking a Plant and Maintenance Technician to perform diversified maintenance on plant production and facility equipment. The role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and timely repairs to support site goals.

Candidates should have 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, be skilled across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and carpentry trades, and be able to read manuals and work orders accurately.