Ready-Mix Plant Mechanic — Maintenance & Repairs

CalPortland; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CalPortland's Plant Mechanic role involves daily maintenance and repair of the ready-mix concrete plant, including electrical systems, feeders, screens, and conveyors. The job requires diagnosing problems, performing repairs, and maintaining logs; overtime and weekend work may be necessary in support of production.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma/GED, a valid driver's license, welding and cutting experience, and ability to work in a heavy industrial environment, with PPE and OSHA

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with safe driving record.
• Welding and cutting experience is necessary.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends.
• Work in a heavy industrial environment with exposure to elements, dust, and noise.
• Some work in confined spaces and at extreme heights.
• Physical requirements: lifting up to 50 lbs.
• OSHA familiarity and safety compliance.
• Able to lead a maintenance team when needed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems and perform mechanical repairs and maintenance to ready mix plant machinery, including batch plants, motors, conveyors, electrical equipment.
• Inspect, service and report the condition of machinery needing repair; maintain a service log
• Rebuild or fabricate parts and repair electrical equipment
• Utilize a variety of hand tools to repair, adjust, and dismantle equipment being repaired and/or installed
• Read and interpret technical manuals
• Coordinate ordering with purchasing team parts from approved vendors
• Operate fixed and mobile equipment as necessary; use loaders to move and lift parts into place
• Must always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas
• Comply with all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures and requirements

Skills

Heavy industrial environment

Technical reading and interpretation

Team leadership

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Welding and cutting equipment

Electrical troubleshooting tools

Job description

CalPortland's Plant Mechanic role involves daily maintenance and repair of the ready-mix concrete plant, including electrical systems, feeders, screens, and conveyors. The job requires diagnosing problems, performing repairs, and maintaining logs; overtime and weekend work may be necessary in support of production.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma/GED, a valid driver's license, welding and cutting experience, and ability to work in a heavy industrial environment, with PPE and OSHA