Unknown Company

Plant Maintenance Technician

columbia, sc • Posted Yesterday
Onsite Full Time General

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Plant Maintenance Technician to join our team, ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our ready-mix concrete plants, precast equipment, and associated plant structures. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional to contribute to operational excellence while promoting a strong safety culture across our facilities.

What You'll Do:

  • Perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance on wet batch and central batch ready-mix plants, precast equipment, and plant-related structures.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime.

  • Inspect plant machinery regularly, recommend, and perform necessary repairs to ensure optimal operation.

  • Install, repair, and maintain heavy industrial process equipment to support production needs.  

  • Fabricate, weld, and modify parts to restore equipment to service.

  • Safely rig, lift, and handle heavy equipment during installations or repairs.

  • Respond to urgent calls outside of normal business hours.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and document all work in logs.

  • Conduct regular walkthroughs with plant managers to provide ongoing maintenance training.

  • Coach plant managers on plant maintenance requirements.

What You Need to Be Successful:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

  • Minimum of 4 to 7 years of experience with heavy process machinery (cement industry preferred) 

  • Demonstrated knowledge of industrial mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

  • Knowledge of OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations related to plant operations.

  • Skilled in troubleshooting complex plant equipment and systems.

  • Proficient in welding, fabrication, and precision alignment techniques.

  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.

  • Basic computer skills are required.

  • Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

  • Effective communication and coaching skills to work with individuals from all levels of the organization.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

  • Valid Driver’s License in state of residence.

  • Must be able to work varying work shifts with varying start and stop times.

  • Ability to travel overnight 50%.

Physical Demands :

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and 75+ lbs. occasionally with assistance.

  • Prolonged standing, walking, bending, climbing, and working in various physical positions.

  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, dust).

  • Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces as required.

  • Manual dexterity to operate tools, precision instruments, and industrial equipment.

  • Ability to operate and safely maneuver forklifts, cranes, boom lifts, and other mobile equipment.

Plant Maintenance Technician in columbia at Unknown Company

Typical pay
$57,200–$66,560

For context, most maintenance technicians earn between $57,200–$66,560 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.

This position is listed as full time and onsite.

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