- 27-Jul-2020 to Until Filled (CST)
- U.S. Concrete - Atlantic Region
- New York, NY, USA
- Full Time
Plant Maintenance Technician
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Job Summary
Responsible for overall maintenance and repair of equipment, tools, and engines as assigned by Maintenance Manager or Head Mechanic.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Install, adjust, maintain, and repair production equipment, as assigned.
- Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair, grease, weld, cut, change parts, and complete tasks as assigned.
- Weld and use cutting torch as required.
- Perform general repairs to plant structures.
- Keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
- Test malfunctioning machinery, determine repairs and discuss with head mechanic for approval and repair as needed.
- Replace faulty parts, electrical wires, motors, controls and circuit boards.
- Install equipment and electrical components and test to ensure proper functioning.
- Observe mechanical devices and equipment and listen to sounds to determine proper functioning or identify causes of trouble.
- Dismantle equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools. Replace and install parts as needed.
- Lubricate and clean parts and equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Maintains safe workplace by complying with organization operational policies, procedures, and standards, as well as federal, state and local rules and regulations;
- Updates job knowledge by participating in training opportunities.
- Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.
Qualifications
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent in training, education, or experience.
- Technical or vocational school certification or equivalent in training or experience.
- Minimum of three year directly related experience require.
- CCO license a plus but not required
- Valid state driver license
- Mechanical aptitude and ability are essential.
- Skilled in use of hand and power tools.
- Must be able to weld, torch cut & fabricate; Welding and torch cutting experience a must
- Must have experience operating heavy equipment (front end loader, excavator, skid steer)
- Knowledge of hydraulics, mechanics, electricity, carpentry or related field preferred.
- Plumbing and Pipe Fitting preferred.
Physical Environment
- Must have ability to lift tools, machinery parts, and other objects weighing up to 60-80 pounds each.
- Endure intermittent bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, stooping, and reaching throughout shift.
- Standing for extended periods of time throughout shift.
- Able to work under extreme conditions, such as hot or cold temperatures, noise, dust, and dirt.
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US Concrete is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
