Plant Maintenance Technician​/Mechanic

• Perform and assist with both preventative and corrective maintenance on asphalt plant equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections and help repair or replace components such as conveyor belts, screens, wear components, pumps, and other plant parts.
• Help keep plant machinery operating efficiently and minimize equipment downtime.
• Assist in identifying mechanical and operational problems throughout the plant.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems including dryers, mixers, conveyors, electrical controls, and related plant components.
• Work with supervisors and other maintenance personnel to determine the appropriate repairs and solutions.

• Perform and assist with both preventative and corrective maintenance on asphalt plant equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections and help repair or replace components such as conveyor belts, screens, wear components, pumps, and other plant parts.
• Help keep plant machinery operating efficiently and minimize equipment downtime.

• Assist in identifying mechanical and operational problems throughout the plant.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems including dryers, mixers, conveyors, electrical controls, and related plant components.
• Work with supervisors and other maintenance personnel to determine the appropriate repairs and solutions.

• Operate plant machinery as needed to test equipment following maintenance or repairs.
• Safely operate equipment such as forklifts, manlifts, and other machinery when required.
• Verify that equipment is functioning properly before returning it to normal operation.

• Perform welding, cutting, grinding, and general fabrication work to repair or modify plant components.
• Fabricate parts and make equipment repairs as needed to support plant operations.

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and required precautions.
• Properly document maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and equipment issues.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area.
• Communicate equipment concerns and maintenance needs to supervisors and other plant personnel.

• Mechanical Ability:
  Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and work on industrial plant machinery and systems.
• Troubleshooting
  
  Skills:
  
  Capable of identifying equipment problems, determining potential causes, and assisting with effective repairs.
• Welding & Fabrication:
  Experience with welding, torch cutting, grinding, and general metal fabrication.
• Equipment Operation:
  Comfortable operating various types of industrial and plant equipment.
• Safety Mindset:
  Knowledge of safe work practices and the ability to recognize and avoid workplace hazards.
• Communication & Teamwork:
  Able to communicate clearly and work effectively with supervisors, mechanics, and other plant employees.

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be willing and available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and extended hours when necessary.
• Must be physically capable of lifting, moving, and positioning large equipment components.
• Must be able to climb silos, aggregate bins, conveyor structures, and other elevated areas while performing job duties.
• Must occasionally be able to lift up to 100 pounds of force and frequently pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must be capable of lifting and carrying materials from floor level to waist level.
• Must be able to push and pull objects requiring similar levels of force.
• Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, kneeling, squatting, bending, climbing, and working from elevated locations.

This position works in a safety-sensitive environment.

• Work conditions may…