Maintenance / Millwright Technician - Sand Plant (Experienced)
About The Position
The Maintenance / Millwright Technician helps build, commission, maintain, and repair a sand processing plant. This is an experienced, non-entry-level position for welders and mechanics familiar with sand, aggregate, mining, cement, asphalt, concrete, or other heavy industrial plants. The role performs welding, fabrication, mechanical repairs, electrical work, plumbing, hydraulic repairs, boiler maintenance, and air system servicing. It maintains and repairs plant systems and equipment, performs scheduled inspections, and submits detailed inspection and maintenance reports. Technicians maintain orderly work areas and comply with company safety policies and federal and state mining regulations. The schedule is four days on and four days off, with 12-hour day or night shifts. Weekends and holidays are worked as scheduled. Pay is $34–$44 per hour, based on experience.
Requirements
- Plant maintenance experience in a sand, aggregate, mining, cement, asphalt, concrete, or other heavy industrial processing facility.
- Knowledge of arc welding and cutting torch use.
- Experience with conveyor belt repair, gearboxes, bearings, structural welding, baghouses, elevators, silos, and pumps.
- Strong troubleshooting, rigging, lifting, and mechanical alignment skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record.
- Availability for 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years of welding or mechanical experience.
- Frac sand plant experience.
- Hands-on experience with bearing, gearbox, and motor changes.
- Flexco and Super Screw belt splicing experience.
- Experience with slurry pump swaps and rebuilds, and poly pipe fusing.
- Experience operating skid steers, telehandlers, and track hoe or backhoe equipment.
- Vocational or technical training in diesel mechanics.
Responsibilities
- Construct and assemble new sand plants and support maintenance and repair through commissioning.
- Perform welding, fabrication, mechanical repairs, electrical work, plumbing, hydraulic repairs, boiler maintenance, and air system servicing.
- Maintain and repair feed, conveying, scrubber, shaker, and classifying systems.
- Maintain discharge hopper, weigh, central mixer, drive, and structural systems.
- Maintain water, air, and electrical systems, crushers, hydraulic systems, and recycling systems.
- Perform bearing, gearbox, and electric motor changes.
- Perform Flexco and Super Screw conveyor belt splicing and repair.
- Perform slurry pump swaps and rebuilds, and poly pipe fusing.
- Inspect equipment on the Company's prescribed schedule and submit detailed inspection and maintenance reports.
- Maintain clean and orderly work areas and comply with company safety policies and federal and state mining regulations.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
