Plant Maintenance Technician

Knight's Companies Inc.

  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    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. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationColumbia, SC

    Description

    We are seeking a dedicated and skilledPlant 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.

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