Senior Plant Maintenance Technician - Fabrication & Repairs

Gftmix; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GFT Ready Mix is seeking a Master Plant Maintenance Technician to lead hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and fabrication of ready-mix plant equipment. This senior-level role directs maintenance work, coaches others, and promotes safe and effective maintenance practices.

The ideal candidate brings advanced mechanical skills, fabrication experience, and the ability to diagnose complex issues while developing the team’s capabilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least five years of industrial plant maintenance experience, preferably within the ready-mix concrete, aggregate, mining, quarry, or heavy industrial industry.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and the ability to independently complete most plant maintenance and repair assignments.
• Hands-on welding experience, including stick and flux-core welding.
• Experience using cutting torches, grinders, welding equipment, and a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and related plant equipment.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, maintenance instructions, and safety procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead work activities and coach employees without requiring direct supervisory authority.
• Strong attention to detail, accountability, and commitment to workplace safety.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• MSHA certification or willingness to complete required MSHA training.

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 conveyor belts, idlers, bearings, pulleys, gearboxes, motors, and water pumps.
• Tear down, rebuild, and install plant equipment and mechanical components.
• Fabricate, modify, and rebuild parts as needed.
• 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.

Skills

Advanced mechanical aptitude

Welding experience

Troubleshooting

Reading manuals

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

MSHA certification or willingness to complete MSHA training

Two-year technical degree or equivalent training

Tools

Cutting torches

Grinders

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

GFT Ready Mix is seeking a Master Plant Maintenance Technician to lead hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and fabrication of ready-mix plant equipment. This senior-level role directs maintenance work, coaches others, and promotes safe and effective maintenance practices.

The ideal candidate brings advanced mechanical skills, fabrication experience, and the ability to diagnose complex issues while developing the team’s capabilities.