Plant Maintenance Technician – Cement & Concrete Ops

Knight's Companies; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Company Match

PTO and Holidays

STD LTD

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary insurance programs

Job summary

Knight’s Companies is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician to maintain ready-mix plants and precast equipment. You’ll perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and document all work in logs.

The role requires 4–8 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma, the ability to travel up to 50% overnight, and a valid driver's license. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–8 years of experience with heavy process machinery; cement industry preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 50% overnight.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance on wet batch and central batch plants and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime.
• Inspect machinery and perform repairs to ensure optimal operation.
• Install, repair, and maintain heavy 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.
• Maintain maintenance records and log all work.
• Provide ongoing maintenance training to plant managers.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Welding

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Industrial cranes

Job description

Knight’s Companies is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician to maintain ready-mix plants and precast equipment. You’ll perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and document all work in logs.

The role requires 4–8 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma, the ability to travel up to 50% overnight, and a valid driver's license. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.