Plant Maintenance Tech

Vulcan Materials Company•Springfield, TN

10d

About The Position

The Plant Maintenance Technician maintains site reliability through high-quality inspections, basic preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance performed without supervision. The role replaces basic components and helps minimize unplanned downtime through proactive maintenance. It also supports maintenance and repair of mobile equipment and performs other duties as directed by a supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two to five or more years of mechanical maintenance experience in the aggregate, mining, or heavy industrial sectors.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with stick and flux-core welding, cutting torches, and power and hand tools.
Ability to use 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.
Familiarity with quarry heavy equipment, including jaw and cone crushers, vibrating screen decks, material screws, and heavy-duty pumps.
Understanding of plant operations, processes, and performance goals.
Knowledge of inspection procedures for critical site areas.
Knowledge of routine maintenance tasks and troubleshooting techniques.
Understanding of larger maintenance tasks and repair processes.
Solid mechanical understanding of mobile equipment, including basic maintenance checks and troubleshooting minor issues, and ability to identify and report signs of equipment malfunction.
Communication, safety awareness, work ethic, attention to detail, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections, lubricate moving parts, and complete scheduled preventative maintenance tasks.
Troubleshoot and replace basic 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 the 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 to identify anomalies by sight or sound and make minor adjustments.
Record and maintain service logs, lubrication reports, and maintenance records for plant equipment.
Assist in the maintenance and repair of mobile equipment.
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.