Plant Maintenance Technician

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Plant Maintenance Technician to join our team, ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our ready-mix concrete plants, precast equipment, and associated plant structures. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional to contribute to operational excellence while promoting a strong safety culture across our facilities.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain full compliance with all safety and environmental policies and procedures, ensuring both personal and team adherence.
• Consistently use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to uphold safety standards.
• Address safety-related issues immediately with supervisors or plant managers to prevent incidents.
• Complete all assigned safety training within required timeframes to stay current with safety protocols.
• Perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance on wet batch and central batch ready-mix plants, precast equipment, and plant-related structures.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime.
• Inspect plant machinery regularly, recommend, and perform necessary repairs to ensure optimal operation.
• Install, repair, and maintain heavy industrial process equipment to support production needs.  
• Fabricate, weld, and modify parts to restore equipment to service.
• Safely rig, lift, and handle heavy equipment during installations or repairs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Use precision measuring tools to dismantle, align, and reassemble machinery components.
• Respond to urgent calls outside of normal business hours.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and document all work in logs.
• Conduct regular walkthroughs with plant managers to provide ongoing maintenance training.
• Coach plant managers on plant maintenance requirements.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k)  with Company Match
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience with heavy process machinery (cement industry preferred) 
• Demonstrated knowledge of industrial mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations related to plant operations.
• Skilled in troubleshooting complex plant equipment and systems.
• Proficient in welding, fabrication, and precision alignment techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective communication and coaching skills to work with individuals from all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid Driver’s License in state of residence.
• Must be able to work varying work shifts with varying start and stop times.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and 75+ lbs. occasionally with assistance.
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, climbing, and working in various physical positions.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, dust).
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces as required.
• Manual dexterity to operate tools, precision instruments, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to operate and safely maneuver forklifts, cranes, boom lifts, and other mobile equipment.
• Willingness to respond to maintenance needs outside of regular business hours.
• Ability to travel overnight 50%.

Interested in opportunities in other Knight’s Companies locations? We’re hiring across our other markets:

• Lowcountry: Charleston/Jedburg/St. George/Moncks Corner
• Midlands: Columbia/Lexington/Irmo/Blythewood/Lugoff/Sumter
• South: Hampton/Beaufort/Okatie/Richmond Hill/Savannah

Visit our careers page to explore all openings: www.knightscompanies.com 

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