Job Information
Heidelberg Materials US, Inc. Plant Maintenance Mechanic in Sparta, Georgia
AutoReqId: 20943BR
Pay Class: Hourly
Hourly Pay Rate: $ 26 - $ 28
Department: Maintenance
Line of Business: Aggregates
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Posting:
Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Plant Maintenance Mechanic for our aggregate facility located in Sparta, Georgia.
Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.
What You'll Get To Do
Repair and maintain, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing instruments
Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble
Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance
Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work
Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems
Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs
Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications
What We Are Looking For
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Maintenance experience (or formal technical training), troubleshooting and repair
Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
Available to work flexible hours, days as well as an excess of 40 hrs. per week as needed
Knowledge of mechanical moving parts (chains, bearings and rollers)
Ability to use a variety of hand tools, power tools, shop machines, hoists, etc.
Ability to read and fabricate from drawings
Physical Requirements: sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending (bending at the waist, lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist), kneeling, reaching, grasping (use of both hands), squatting, repetitive motions, manipulative finger movements with both hands, use of wrists (flexing or rotating with both wrists), use of both feet, use of arms above and below shoulder, work extended periods of time in same position, perform duties in all climates i.e. weather, extreme temperatures, tolerate heights, lift and carry up to 75 lbs., work in confined spaces, capable of wearing respiratory and other personal protective equipment
Weld and torch certification preferred
MSHA Part 48 Training preferred
No search firms please
Heidelberg Materials is a Drug Free Workplace
Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled