Day Shift Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Heidelberg Materials • Chico, TX

6d

About The Position

The Plant Maintenance Mechanic inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains crushing, screening, conveying, and processing equipment to maximize plant reliability. The role performs preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and support production goals, diagnoses mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding-related issues, and makes repairs. The mechanic also conducts equipment inspections and identifies opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and performance while following safety procedures, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

The position operates primarily around moving mechanical equipment and may involve inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise. Physical work includes extended periods standing, walking, climbing, and navigating uneven terrain; performing maintenance tasks in confined spaces; and frequently moving tools, parts, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds. The role also involves working at heights and using required personal protective equipment and hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.

Requirements

• Demonstrated mechanical maintenance capability in quarry, mining, aggregates, manufacturing, construction materials, or another heavy industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including conveyors, crushers, screens, pumps, motors, bearings, gearboxes, and hydraulic equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement effective repair solutions.
• Proficiency in welding, cutting, fabrication, and safe use of maintenance tools and equipment.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain crushing, screening, conveying, and processing equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding-related issues and implement effective repairs.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and equipment performance.
• Follow safety procedures, company policies, and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe work environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic company contributions and matching contributions.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• AD&D, short- and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
• Paid bonding leave.
• 10 days of paid vacation.
• 40 hours of paid sick leave.
• 10 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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