Industrial Field Service Plant Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Precision Rotating Equipment Service: Execute preventive maintenance (PM) and perform complex, precision repairs on screw conveyors, and material pumps.
• Batch Plant System Repair: Troubleshoot, repair, and replace components integral to the batching process, including material gates, pneumatic actuators, air compressors, conveyor belts and various types of feeders and scales.
• Heavy Component Rebuilds: Conduct scheduled maintenance and critical failure rebuilds on major processing equipment, including dust collectors, replacing wear parts in screw conveyor troughs, and overhauling large water/slurry pumps.
• Fabrication and Structural Repair: Independently perform heavy-duty field welding (SMAW and/or GMAW) to repair and reinforce structural components, including hoppers, silos, chutes, and plant framing, ensuring compliance with Vulcan’s rigorous safety and quality standards.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Utilize hydraulic and pneumatic schematics to diagnose and repair control systems for flow gates, valves, and material delivery components.
• Predictive Maintenance (PdM): Implement and document lubrication schedules, track component wear, and utilize systematic inspection techniques to anticipate and prevent equipment failures.
• Safety Leadership: Proactively manage LOTO procedures and uphold OSHA and Vulcan safety standards as a non-negotiable priority on every job site.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in Ready-Mix Concrete, asphalt, cement, or high-volume material handling environments.
• Technical Skill: Proven expertise in industrial mechanical repair, welding/fabrication, heavy hydraulics, and power transmission systems.
• Autonomy: Must be a disciplined self-starter, capable of managing a repair schedule across multiple locations with minimal direct supervision.
• Certification (Preferred): Relevant certifications in welding (e.g., AWS), industrial maintenance, or millwright work are a strong asset.
• Physical Ability: Must be comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces (e.g., inside mixers or silos), and outdoors in all weather conditions, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.