Are you ready to start a new career with a LEADER in the industry and WORLD CLASS team!

What we offer:

Competitive hourly pay with OT opportunities
Annual Pay Increases
PTO Available as of DAY ONE
Opportunities to grow with company
Guaranteed to be home every day
401(k) plan with company match
Employee Pension plan (at no cost to employees)
Full Medical, Health & Wellness Benefits start on FIRST DAY

Job Description

The Master plant mechanic/welder will work with the plant maintenance team to provide high level maintenance, repair, or installation services for all Ready-Mix plants/facilities in the area. Must have high level knowledge of pumps, material handling equipment and all related major systems in order to trouble shoot or anticipate system problems

Position will be based in Beaumont, TX but travel the local area.

Requirements

Installs, maintains and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, plumbing and electrical systems following specifications, blue prints and manuals
Performs daily inspection of machinery and equipment at the plant
Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to diagnose cause of malfunctions
Communicates timely and effectively with Plant Coordinator and Production Supervisor to keep them informed about major problems.
Performs data entry on all services performed
May operate mobile equipment
Performs daily preventative maintenance, record and inspection on service vehicle to include fueling, cleaning, tire/light inspection, checking and adding fluids as needed
Services pumps/motors as needed
Repairs/replaces wear items as required
Perform welding, repair and fabrication
Maintains parts inventory
May make service calls at other plants as needed
Demonstrate good knowledge of lock out/tag out procedure required during certain procedures
Communicates/directs co-workers through hand signals and two-way radio
Assists in training of co-workers as needed
Performs general clean-up of work area
Required to follow all safety policies and procedures
Perform other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

5-7 years of plant maintenance and welding
Ready-Mix concrete plant experience is a plus, but not required
Electrical experience including 110/220/480 volt services including motors, fans, and blowers
Certified welder is a plus, but not required
Metal fabrication
General maintenance knowledge including but not limited to:
- Pipefitting/Plumbing
- Gear boxes and augers
- Pneumatic systems including air compressors, cylinders, solenoids and valves
- Belt tensioning and tracking
Must be able to read blue prints and mechanical diagrams
Industrial mechanical work preferred.
Read, write and communicate in English
People leadership skills and ability to follow direction and lead by example
Ability to teach
Ability to perform well in a “TEAM” environment
Self-motivator
CDL license with heavy haul truck experience is a plus but not required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend from trunk, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects
Lift objects of various dimensions and weights
Ability to operate hand controls with both hands
Ability to operate foot pedals with both feet
Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching
Ability to use vibration tools
Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather
Ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels.
Ability to work in cramped quarters.
Ability to tolerate working at heights up to 100 feet.
Vision: Normal depth perception, vision and ability to distinguish color

WORKING CONDITIONS

All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry and dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs. Must be able to work an alternating Day/Evening Schedule, 8-12 hour shifts, and Monday thru Friday with potential Saturdays schedule.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.