Mechanic / Millwright

GCC•Odessa, TX

21h

About The Position

As a Mechanic C, you will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant and quarry equipment to support safe, reliable operations. You will diagnose and repair mechanical systems, replace and install equipment components, perform alignments and preventive maintenance, troubleshoot conveyors, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, and other rotating equipment, and assist with new equipment installations. You will use precision measuring tools, interpret mechanical drawings and specifications, and complete work in accordance with safety standards while maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The ideal candidate is safety-focused and has at least three years of cement plant or heavy industrial maintenance experience. They bring hands-on experience with preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, motor and bearing replacements, alignments, conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, and compressors. They are dependable, physically capable of working in an industrial environment, and committed to maintaining a safe and productive workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of cement plant or heavy industry experience performing mechanical or preventive maintenance tasks.
Experience with bearing replacements, motor replacements, motor alignments, equipment rebuilds, preventive maintenance, compressors, screw conveyors, belt conveyors, elevators, gearboxes, and various pumps.
Stable work history.
General mechanical and millwright skills, including the ability to perform mechanical repairs related to cement plant operations.
Ability to use measuring devices and understand tolerances.
Basic equipment-part nomenclature knowledge.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, sketches, and manufacturer specifications.
Ability to operate oxy-acetylene and electrical welding and cutting equipment to weld or cut all types of metal in any position.
Ability to make new equipment and machinery installations and perform motor and equipment alignments.
Ability to apply appropriate safety requirements to work.
Good physical condition and manual dexterity and coordination, including good eye-hand coordination; duties require bending, kneeling, walking, standing, climbing stairs, and lifting.
Ability to work any shift as needed.

Nice To Haves

Welding and fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant and quarry equipment.
Diagnose and repair mechanical systems.
Replace and install equipment components, including motors and bearings.
Perform equipment alignments and preventive maintenance.
Troubleshoot conveyors, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, and other rotating equipment.
Assist with new equipment and machinery installations.
Use precision measuring tools and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, sketches, and manufacturer specifications.
Apply safety requirements to all work.
Keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean, orderly, and safe.
Perform lubrication system troubleshooting and repairs, basic hydraulic work, and basic vibration troubleshooting.