Plant Maintenance Technician

Knight's Companies, Inc.; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

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

You will perform routine and urgent maintenance, troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, and support production with high reliability. The role emphasizes safety training, tool use, blueprint reading, and the ability to work varying shifts, with overnight travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining heavy process machinery, preferably in cement or similar industries.
• Knowledge of industrial mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with safety regulations related to plant operations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance on ready-mix plants and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime.
• Inspect machinery, plan repairs, and fabricate or modify parts as needed.
• Read blueprints and use precision tools to align and reassemble components.
• Document work in logs and provide maintenance training to plant managers.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic & Pneumatic

Welding & fabrication

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Plant Maintenance Technician to join our team, ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our ready-mix concrete plants, precast equipment, and associated plant structures. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional to contribute to operational excellence while promoting a strong safety culture across our facilities.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain full compliance with all safety and environmental policies and procedures, ensuring both personal and team adherence.
• Consistently use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to uphold safety standards.
• Address safety-related issues immediately with supervisors or plant managers to prevent incidents.
• Complete all assigned safety training within required timeframes to stay current with safety protocols.
• 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, recommend, 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.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings and schematics.
• Use precision measuring tools to dismantle, align, and reassemble machinery components.
• Respond to urgent calls outside of normal business hours.
• Maintain accurate 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.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience with heavy process machinery (cement industry preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of industrial mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations related to plant operations.
• Skilled in troubleshooting complex plant equipment and systems.
• Proficient in welding, fabrication, and precision alignment techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective communication and coaching skills to work with individuals from all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid Driver's License in state of residence.
• Must be able to work varying work shifts with varying start and stop times.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and 75+ lbs. occasionally with assistance.
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, climbing, and working in various physical positions.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, dust).
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces as required.
• Manual dexterity to operate tools, precision instruments, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to operate and safely maneuver forklifts, cranes, boom lifts, and other mobile equipment.
• Willingness to respond to maintenance needs outside of regular business hours.
• Ability to travel overnight 50%.

Interested in opportunities in other Knight's Companies locations? We're hiring across our other markets:

• Lowcountry: Charleston/Jedburg/St. George/Moncks Corner
• Midlands: Columbia/Lexington/Irmo/Blythewood/Lugoff/Sumter
• South: Hampton/Beaufort/Okatie/Richmond Hill/Savannah

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