Master Mechanic

Tindall Corporation•Spartanburg, SC

About The Position

The Master Mechanic ensures maximum operational uptime, reliability, and safety of production machinery and heavy fleet assets at a prestressed/precast manufacturing facility. The role covers advanced diagnostics, precision maintenance, structural fabrication, and emergency repairs on specialized concrete industrial systems and mobile equipment. Equipment includes automated concrete batch plant systems, high-tonnage Travelift cranes, heavy-duty industrial forklifts, yard vehicles, ready-mix cement trucks, and auxiliary production machinery. The position also provides technical guidance and mentorship to other Mechanics and supports compliance with company safety and quality rules. The work takes place in rugged, unconditioned industrial environments that may involve extreme temperatures, dust, moisture, and high noise levels. The employee must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks, including climbing silos, working at heights, and crawling under fleet vehicles.

Requirements

At least 7–10 years of industrial maintenance experience; precast concrete, heavy aggregate plant, or mining experience is ideal.
Proven ability to diagnose 480V three-phase industrial power and low-voltage AC/DC control circuits.
Must possess a comprehensive personal inventory of professional hand tools.
Ability to work extended hours or weekends based on production demands.
Ability to work in rugged, unconditioned industrial environments with extreme heat, cold, dust, moisture, and high noise levels.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds independently and perform physically demanding work, including climbing silos, crawling under fleet vehicles, and working at heights.
Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and reach constantly over long shifts.

Nice To Haves

Certified Heavy Equipment/Diesel Mechanic certification.
Advanced Hydraulic Certification.
AWS Welding Certification.
Experience in a precast concrete facility, heavy aggregate plant, or mining operation.

Responsibilities

Execute advanced mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting on complex industrial manufacturing systems.
Diagnose and repair heavy diesel engines, transmissions, drivetrains, and braking systems across the facility's mobile fleet.
Troubleshoot low-voltage control systems and 480V three-phase electrical systems, including electric motors, relays, and starters.
Perform structural MIG, TIG, and Stick welding and torch-cutting to repair machinery frames, forms, and batch plant wear plates.
Implement and evolve preventative maintenance schedules to minimize catastrophic runtime failures.
Interpret technical schematics, blueprints, engineering documents, and service manuals.
Maintain logs of repairs, parts usage, and compliance inspections in facility tracking software.
Adhere to and enforce OSHA, MSHA, and company safety policies.
Execute Lockout/Tagout protocols before servicing energetic batch plant or manufacturing components.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other Mechanics.
Ensure lifting equipment, rigging hardware, and cranes meet annual certification and daily safety standards.
Maintain a clean, organized, hazard-free shop and field-repair environment.
Perform preventative maintenance, calibration, and emergency repairs on batch plant equipment, including cement silos, aggregate weigh batchers, conveyors, mixers, and pneumatic delivery gates.
Service the mechanical, structural, and hydraulic systems of Travelift cranes and heavy-duty industrial forklifts.
Maintain and overhaul yard vehicles, ready-mix cement trucks, and specialized concrete transport equipment.
Repair auxiliary production machinery, including hydraulic stressing pumps, concrete vibrators, power trowels, portable generators, and pneumatic hand tools.
Follow all Safety and Quality rules and processes to support a safe working environment and high-quality production.