Plant Maintenance Tech Master
About The Position
The Master Plant Technician is a highly skilled individual contributor responsible for coaching, troubleshooting, tearing down, and rebuilding on-site equipment. The role uses advanced tools, welding, and cutting to maintain and repair plant machinery, while developing talent, coaching peers, and supporting site reliability and operational efficiency. The technician also leads maintenance and fabrication work and directs other fixed-maintenance employees. The position includes inspecting and maintaining quarry plant equipment, repairing and fabricating parts, supporting mobile-equipment maintenance, and following applicable safety procedures. The stated base hourly range is $37.00–$41.00, excluding discretionary bonus or equity. Compensation decisions consider skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Minimum of 5 plus years of experience in operations, preferably within the aggregate industry.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience in stick and flux-core welding, cutting torches, and power and hand tools.
- Knowledge of a wide variety of hand and power tools, cutting torches, and welding equipment.
- MSHA certification or willingness to complete required MSHA training.
- Active valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Two-year technical degree, accredited apprenticeship program, or equivalent in a technical field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coach employees on best practices for routine maintenance, housekeeping, and operational standards.
- Conduct pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections, lubricate moving parts, and complete scheduled preventive maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and replace mechanical components, including conveyor belts, idlers, pulleys, and water pumps.
- Perform structural repairs and hard facing, and replace heavy wear parts such as crusher liners and shaker screens using welding, cutting, and grinding equipment.
- Rebuild and fabricate parts.
- Order parts from approved vendors and drive a Company pick-up/repair truck to pick up parts.
- Follow MSHA and OSHA regulations, execute Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, and maintain a hazard-free work area.
- Observe aggregate crushing, washing, and screening areas during operation, identify anomalies by sight or sound, and perform minor adjustments.
- Record and maintain service logs, lubrication reports, and plant-equipment maintenance records.
- Assist with maintenance and repair of mobile equipment.
- Lead maintenance and fabrication work and direct other fixed-maintenance employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
