Senior Plant Maintenance Technician

Gft-Ready-Mix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GFT Ready Mix in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Master Plant Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and maintain ready-mix plant equipment. This senior-level role directs maintenance work, coaches teammates, and promotes safe, effective maintenance practices.

The ideal candidate has advanced mechanical and fabrication experience, can diagnose complex issues, leads maintenance efforts, and helps develop the skills of others while ensuring equipment reliability and minimal downtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of industrial plant maintenance experience.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and welding experience.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and safety procedures.
• MSHA certification or willingness to complete training.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift inspections of plant machinery and equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including lubrication, adjustments, inspections, and component replacement.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment issues.
• Troubleshoot and replace components such as conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and related plant equipment.
• Tear down, rebuild, and install plant equipment and mechanical components.
• Fabricate, modify, and rebuild parts as needed.
• Perform structural repairs, welding, torch cutting, grinding, and heavy wear-part replacement.
• Assist with the maintenance and repair of mobile equipment.
• Provide technical direction to other fixed-plant maintenance employees and coordinate daily maintenance and fabrication work.
• Coach employees on preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, housekeeping, and safe operating practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and extend equipment life.
• Order parts from approved vendors and maintain appropriate parts and supply inventories.
• Drive a company pickup or repair truck to obtain parts and supplies as needed.
• Complete service logs, lubrication reports, inspection records, and other required maintenance documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Leadership & coaching

Welding

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree or apprenticeship

Tools

Welding equipment

Cutting torches

Grinders

Hand and power tools

Hydraulic/pneumatic tools

Job description

GFT Ready Mix in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Master Plant Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and maintain ready-mix plant equipment. This senior-level role directs maintenance work, coaches teammates, and promotes safe, effective maintenance practices.

The ideal candidate has advanced mechanical and fabrication experience, can diagnose complex issues, leads maintenance efforts, and helps develop the skills of others while ensuring equipment reliability and minimal downtime.