Mechanic/Welder (Millwright) - Vega, Texas

Rogers • Vega, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Rogers Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mechanic/Welder (Millwright) for its operations based in Vega, Texas. The position installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs stationary production equipment and mobile heavy equipment, performs field welding and fabrication, and responds to breakdowns to help keep operations running safely. Travel between company locations is required and may involve overnight stays depending on repair schedules and operational needs.

The role includes plant millwright work, mobile equipment repair, welding and fabrication, preventive maintenance, and coordination with plant personnel on repair priorities, equipment downtime, and return-to-service timing. The employee must follow applicable MSHA requirements and company safety procedures, including equipment isolation, lockout/tagout, and use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience repairing stationary plant equipment and mobile heavy equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues.
• Experience welding, cutting, and fabricating metal components.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and diagrams, work independently, and follow site safety procedures.
• Ability to travel between assigned company locations.

Nice To Haves

• Maintenance experience in sand and gravel, mining, or a similar industrial setting.
• Trade training or certification in millwright work, welding, or heavy equipment repair.
• Previous MSHA training.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, align, and repair crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, pumps, and wash plant equipment.
• Inspect, adjust, and replace bearings, rollers, pulleys, belts, gearboxes, drive assemblies, and other plant components.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including lubrication, belt tracking and tension adjustments, and inspection of wear parts; identify and communicate repairs to schedule during planned downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues on loaders, excavators, haul trucks, and other mobile equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and replace worn or damaged mobile equipment components such as hydraulic hoses, cylinders, belts, and filters.
• Test repaired equipment and coordinate with site personnel before returning it to service.
• Weld, cut, grind, fit, and fabricate metal components using drawings, measurements, or existing parts as a guide.
• Repair or fabricate chutes, hoppers, wear plates, brackets, and equipment guards to meet equipment specifications and site safety requirements.
• Travel between assigned company locations to perform scheduled maintenance and respond to equipment breakdowns; transport tools, parts, and supplies needed for field repairs.
• Coordinate repair priorities, equipment downtime, and return-to-service timing with plant managers and operators.
• Follow applicable MSHA requirements and company safety procedures, including equipment isolation, lockout/tagout, and use of personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a Health Savings Account with an annual company contribution.
• Company-provided group life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution and match after one year of service.
• Company-provided short- and long-term disability.
• Paid holidays, including a Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Paid vacation available after a 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed