MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Job title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Date: May 10, 2026 Location: Demopolis, AL, US, 36732 Job Requisition ID: 60000 Company Overview Cemex is a leader in the building materials industry, known for our innovation, quality, and sustainability. With over a century of expertise, we are committed to delivering products and services that meet the needs of our customers and communities across the globe. At Cemex, we believe in investing in our people, offering opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and the chance to be part of a dynamic team. Join us and build your career with a company that’s building a better future. Job Summary We’re looking for a skilled and dependable Maintenance Mechanic/Journeyman to join our team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing industrial equipment, performing welding and fabrication work, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems. You will play a key role in supporting plant operations by ensuring equipment runs safely, reliably, and efficiently. Job Responsibilities As a Maintenance Mechanic/Journeyman at Cemex, your daily responsibilities will include: Safety Compliance: Follow all CEMEX, OSHA, and MSHA regulations. Wear proper PPE and promote a safe work environment at all times. Equipment Maintenance: Maintain, repair, and rebuild industrial equipment. Perform inspections, diagnose issues, and complete preventive maintenance. Welding & Fabrication: Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks. Fabricate custom parts based on equipment specifications. Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical problems, ensuring equipment returns to safe, efficient operation. Mechanical & Electrical Work: Replace bearings, align machinery, inspect power transmission systems, and repair electrical circuits and components. Housekeeping & Safety: Keep all working areas clean and organized. Identify and report any substandard or hazardous conditions. Training & Documentation: Mentor less experienced team members. Complete inspections, work orders, audits, and maintenance reports as required. Additional Duties: Respond to emergency repairs and participate in major overhaul outages as needed. Support other maintenance needs as assigned. Qualifications To succeed in this role, you should bring: Educational and Licensing Requirements: High school diploma or GED required. MSHA certification required (or must obtain within a reasonable time frame). Experience: 3 to 6 years of mechanical, welding, or maintenance experience in an industrial environment. Skills: Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools, welding equipment, and diagnostic tools; proficiency in reading technical manuals and safety documentation; strong communication skills (written and verbal); basic computer and typing skills; ability to work independently or as part of a team; bilingual skills (Spanish) a plus. Preferred Qualifications: Associate degree or trade certification, military experience, or journeyman credentials. Working Conditions Safety First: Wearing protective equipment and adhering to safety protocols is a must. Dynamic Environment: Work in outdoor and indoor environments, with exposure to physical labor and harsh conditions (extreme heat, humidity, extreme cold, noise, dust, chemicals). Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, 20 lbs constantly), walking, climbing, standing, shoveling, and operating tools and equipment in physically intense settings. Must be physically able to perform all essential job functions, including the ability to communicate verbally using a phone and radio, to hear verbal commands and audible alarms in order to safely operate around large mobile equipment and automatic conveyor belt systems. Must be able to pass a physical exam including back x-ray, vision test, hearing test, functional capability evaluation, respiratory fit test and drug/alcohol screen. Work Schedule: Employees are expected to work varying shifts as needed, which may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays to meet operational needs. Work Location: This position is required to be performed in person at the assigned worksite. Remote work is not available for this role. Legal Notices Cemex is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in the programs or activities which it operates. Cemex will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state, and federal laws. Cemex is an E-Verify participating employer. Arizona Smoke-Free Act. Cemex complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on Cemex property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by Cemex. #J-18808-Ljbffr CEMEX, Inc.