Maintenance Technician

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

Amrize is the partner of choice for professional builders, providing advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Across 1,000 sites and 19,000 colleagues, we serve infrastructure, commercial, residential, new build, repair and refurbishment markets.

Amrize is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange as of June 23, 2025.

Location: East Chicago, Watling, IN

Job Req : 14976

The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining plant equipment in a state of readiness. This person performs maintenance inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a wide variety of fixed mechanical equipment and systems, preparing daily/weekly department operating reports and working overtime as required.

• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment following manufacturer recommended service intervals and company procedures; maintain an inventory of required replacement parts.
• Inspect condition and operation of plant equipment, perform necessary repairs and adjustments, and report required repairs or findings to supervisor.
• Perform required emergency repairs on production equipment to address plant breakdowns.
• Adhere to all safety, environmental and company policies and procedures, completing all required paperwork timely.
• Routinely walk the plant to inspect mechanical equipment and parts, systems in need of repair or replacement.
• Maintain crushers, conveyor belts, pulleys, pumps, screens and screen bearings.
• Conduct a job safety analysis before undertaking any diagnosis or repair, identifying and isolating hazards such as energy (lock‑out, tag‑out), working at heights, and confined spaces.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments; promote a culture of safety.

Required

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Required

Work Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years in mechanical repair, installation, and construction in heavy industry.

• Basic mechanical aptitude, general plant maintenance experience; hands‑on skills in changing screens, welding, cutting torch, wrenching (hand tools).
• Operation of skid steer and man lift is a plus.
• Proficiency in hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Welding/fabrication skills highly desirable.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Basic computer skills.
• Adherence to all safety protocols and proper usage of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Employees required to wear respirators must be clean shaven in the respirator seal area to pass fit tests.

Amrize values talent from all backgrounds. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and encouraging applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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