MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Job title:
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Date:


Aug 7, 2026

Location:

Demopolis, AL, US, 36732

Job Requisition ID:


59902

Company Overview

READY TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE WITH US?

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

ABOUT THE JOB

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

WHAT YOU WILL GET TO DO

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 preventative 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

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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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. of force occasionally, 50lbs 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 to include 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.

Physical Requirements

WHY CEMEX?

At Cemex, we're committed to helping you reach your full potential. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, we provide the resources and support you need to succeed. Let's build a better future together.

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Legal Notices

Cemex is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/afrmative 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 under federal, state, or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

Cemex will consider for employment qualied 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 RevisedStatutes * 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

EEO Statement - En Espanol

Cemex es una institucion EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/accion armativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religion, discapacidad fisica o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientacion sexual, informacion genetica, identidad de genero, o expresion de genero en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.

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