MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

About the role

We're looking for a skilled and dependable Maintenance Mechanic/Journeyman to join our team. In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing industrial equipment, performing welding and fabrication work, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems. You will play a key role in supporting plant operations by ensuring equipment runs safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Job Responsibilities

• Safety Compliance: Follow all CEMEX, OSHA, and MSHA regulations. Wear proper PPE and promote a safe work environment at all times.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain, repair, and rebuild industrial equipment. Perform inspections, diagnose issues, and complete preventative maintenance.
• Mechanical & Electrical Work: Replace bearings, align machinery, inspect power transmission systems, and repair electrical circuits and components.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical problems, ensuring equipment returns to safe, efficient operation.
• Welding & Fabrication: Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks. Fabricate custom parts based on equipment specifications.
• Housekeeping & Safety: Keep all working areas clean and organized. Identify and report any substandard or hazardous conditions.
• Training & Documentation: Mentor less experienced team members. Complete inspections, work orders, audits, and maintenance reports as required.
• Additional Duties: Respond to emergency repairs and participate in major overhaul outages as needed. Support other maintenance needs as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• MSHA certification required (or must obtain within a reasonable time frame).
• 3 to 6 years of mechanical, welding, or maintenance experience in an industrial environment.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools, welding equipment, and diagnostic tools; proficiency in reading technical manuals and safety documentation; strong communication skills (written and verbal); basic computer and typing skills; ability to work independently or as part of a team; bilingual skills (Spanish) a plus.
• Associate degree or trade certification, military experience, or journeyman credentials preferred.