Plant Maintenance Technician/Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform and assist with both preventative and corrective maintenance on asphalt plant equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections and help repair or replace components such as conveyor belts, screens, wear components, pumps, and other plant parts.
• Help keep plant machinery operating efficiently and minimize equipment downtime.

Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

• Assist in identifying mechanical and operational problems throughout the plant.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems including dryers, mixers, conveyors, electrical controls, and related plant components.
• Work with supervisors and other maintenance personnel to determine the appropriate repairs and solutions.

Equipment Operation

• Operate plant machinery as needed to test equipment following maintenance or repairs.
• Safely operate equipment such as forklifts, manlifts, and other machinery when required.
• Verify that equipment is functioning properly before returning it to normal operation.

Welding & Fabrication

• Perform welding, cutting, grinding, and general fabrication work to repair or modify plant components.
• Fabricate parts and make equipment repairs as needed to support plant operations.

Safety & Work Environment

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and required precautions.
• Properly document maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and equipment issues.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area.
• Communicate equipment concerns and maintenance needs to supervisors and other plant personnel.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Ability: Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and work on industrial plant machinery and systems.
• Troubleshooting Skills: Capable of identifying equipment problems, determining potential causes, and assisting with effective repairs.
• Welding & Fabrication: Experience with welding, torch cutting, grinding, and general metal fabrication.
• Equipment Operation: Comfortable operating various types of industrial and plant equipment.
• Safety Mindset: Knowledge of safe work practices and the ability to recognize and avoid workplace hazards.
• Communication & Teamwork: Able to communicate clearly and work effectively with supervisors, mechanics, and other plant employees.

Additional Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be willing and available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and extended hours when necessary.
• Must be physically capable of lifting, moving, and positioning large equipment components.
• Must be able to climb silos, aggregate bins, conveyor structures, and other elevated areas while performing job duties.
• Must occasionally be able to lift up to 100 pounds of force and frequently pull up to 50 pounds .
• Must be capable of lifting and carrying materials from floor level to waist level.
• Must be able to push and pull objects requiring similar levels of force.
• Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, kneeling, squatting, bending, climbing, and working from elevated locations.

Essential Functions & Working Conditions

This position works in a safety-sensitive environment.

• Work conditions may include substantial levels of noise, vibration, and heat. Exposure may be intermittent but can present risks including hearing damage and other bodily injury.
• Employees may regularly encounter dust, dirt, and other materials associated with asphalt plant operations.
• The work environment includes potential hazards such as elevated work areas, moving machinery, electrical equipment, hot materials, and other mechanical hazards.
• This position is primarily outdoors and employees may be exposed to changing and sometimes extreme weather conditions.
• Employees are expected to follow all safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment while performing job duties.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Company Benefits
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• And More!

EOE – We encourage ALL qualified candidates to apply!

Apply in person at 220 Industrial Blvd., Moore, OK 73160 , apply online at silverstarconst.com , or call View phone number on us.fitly.work if you need assistance.

 

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