Sand Plant Maintenance Technician — Keep It Turning

Independence TX. LLC; Strasburg (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) Match

Monthly Production Bonus

PPE reimbursement

Job summary

Independence TX. LLC in Strasburg, Ohio is seeking skilled welders and maintenance technicians to build and keep sand plants running. You will weld, fabricate, repair bearings and gearboxes, splice belts, rebuild pumps, and handle hydraulics, conveyors, and electrical systems. This position offers 12-hour shifts, 4 days on 4 days off, with $34–$44 per hour, plus company-paid health insurance, 401(k) match and a monthly production bonus. PPE reimbursement included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of welding or mechanical maintenance experience in heavy industrial settings.
• Proficient with bearing, gearbox and motor changes.
• Conveyor belt repair and splicing experience with Flexco/Super Screw.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble new sand plants and support maintenance through commissioning.
• Perform welding, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and hydraulic repairs.
• Maintain and repair feed, conveying, scrubber, shaker and classifying systems.

Skills

Welding

Mechanical maintenance

Bearings & gearboxes

Conveyor belt repair

Hydraulics

Pumps & motors

Fabrication

Rigging & lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Arc welding equipment

Fabrication equipment

Lifting rigs

Job description

Sand Mining & Processing | 4 Days On / 4 Days Off, 12-Hour Shifts

$34–$44 / Hour • Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision • 401(k) Match • Monthly Production Bonus

Conveyors don't splice themselves. Bearings don't change themselves. Slurry pumps definitely don't rebuild themselves. When a sand plant runs clean for a full shift, it's because somebody with a torch, a wrench, and a good ear made it happen — and that somebody is who we're hiring.

You’ll build new sand plants from the ground up, then keep them alive: welding and fabricating, chasing down mechanical failures, swapping gearboxes and motors, fusing poly pipe, splicing belt, and rebuilding pumps. Feed systems, scrubbers, shakers, classifiers, crushers, hydraulics, air, water, electrical, structural — if it moves sand, it’s yours to keep moving.

What You’ll Do

• Build it: construct and assemble new sand plants, then support maintenance and repair straight through commissioning.
• Fix it: welding, mechanical repairs, electrical work, plumbing, hydraulic repairs, boiler maintenance, and air system servicing.
• Keep material flowing: maintain and repair feed, conveying, scrubber, shaker, and classifying systems.
• Own the heavy stuff: discharge hoppers, weigh systems, central mixers, load-carrying and drive systems, and structural systems.
• Cover the utilities: water, air, and electrical systems, crushers, hydraulics, and recycling systems.
• Turn wrenches that matter: bearing, gearbox, and motor changes, plus troubleshooting mechanical failures before they become downtime.
• Splice belt: Flexco and Super Screw conveyor belt repairs.
• Handle the messy jobs: slurry pump swaps and rebuilds, and poly pipe fusing.
• Fabricate: welding and custom fab work to keep the plant running and improving.
• Inspect and document: follow the Company's inspection schedule and turn in detailed inspection and maintenance reports.
• Work clean and safe: orderly work areas, company safety policies, and full compliance with federal and state mining regulations.

Your Schedule

Built-in work/life balance — half the month is yours.

• 4 days on, 4 days off
• 12-hour shifts

What’s In It For You

• $34–$44 per hour, based on experience
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Monthly production bonus eligibility
• PPE reimbursement, including approved safety boots and protective equipment
• Real career growth with a rapidly expanding company

Requirements

What You Bring

• 3+ years of welding or mechanical maintenance experience — sand, aggregate, or heavy industrial plant experience preferred.
• Hands-on with bearing, gearbox, and motor changes.
• Conveyor belt repair and splicing, including Flexco and Super Screw.
• Slurry pump swaps and rebuilds, poly pipe fusing, welding, and fabrication.
• Arc welding and cutting torch know-how.
• Experience around gearboxes, bearings, structural welding, baghouses, elevators, silos, pumps, conveyors, and other industrial equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, rigging, lifting, and mechanical alignment skills.
• Comfort working at heights and in hot or cold conditions, indoors and out.
• Skid steer, telehandler, and track hoe/backhoe experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational or technical training in diesel mechanics preferred.
• A safety-first mindset and pride in equipment that runs right the first time.

The Physical Side

• Lifting heavy objects and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Standing, stooping, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.
• Work in all weather conditions and environments, indoors and outdoors.

Why Us?

We’re a growing mining operation that runs on people who'd rather fix it right than fix it twice. You'll have real equipment to work on, a crew that backs you up, and a plant where your mechanical skills show up in the numbers every single shift.