Maintenance Mechanic

A leading building materials company.

Job Details:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Permanent Maintenance Mechanic to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical work, welding, and plant maintenance, with a particular focus on the building materials industry. This role requires a high level of skill, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently to ensure the smooth operation of our machinery and equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including the installation, maintenance, and inspection of piping systems, the performance of welding and cutting assignments, and the maintenance of plant equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform pipefitter assignments to install, maintain, and inspect existing and future piping structures on all types of piping systems.
• Inspect lubrication for mechanical equipment, record data for running equipment, take lab samples as required, drain oil and change oil and filters on all equipment oil reservoirs.
• Perform welding and cutting assignments such as fabrication of plant equipment and structures and repair of worn process equipment according to plant standards.
• Perform millwright assignments such as bearing replacement, alignment of equipment, and inspection and repair of power transmission according to plant standards.
• Perform plumbing inspection and repair on plant equipment and facilities.
• Maintain plant equipment to ensure optimal operation and prevent breakdowns.
• Apply mathematical skills to perform conversions and measurements in both metric and decimal systems.
• Read and understand technical information contained in manuals, reports, and work-related instruction in English.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the construction industry.
• Prior mechanical experience/welding experience, training, or certification required.
• Prior plant maintenance mechanic experience a plus.
• Good mathematical skills, including basic math, fractions, and conversions of four-five digit numbers and common units of measurement in both metric and decimal systems.
• Ability to read and understand English sufficiently to be able to read technical information contained in manuals, reports, and mechanical work-related instruction, including safety issues and matters.
• Electrical and mechanical knowledge to detect potential safety hazards and breakdown of plant and quarry machinery and equipment and respond accordingly.
• High level of attentiveness and physical coordination to perform the work activities safely.

If you have a passion for mechanics and a keen eye for detail, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team and make a significant impact on the success of our operations.