Plant Maint Mechanic I

@ 50167 Heidelberg Materials NE LLC
50167 Heidelberg Materials NE LLC50167heidelbergmaterialsnellc.com

Plant Maint Mechanic I

Ithaca, NY
Posted today

About the job

Heidelberg Materials is a leading building materials supplier with 450+ locations in US and Canada. The role focuses on maintaining equipment, troubleshooting, and supporting plant reliability in a safety-focused environment.

Requirements

  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Knowledge of maintenance practices
  • Ability to read technical schematics
  • Teamwork and safety commitment
  • Dependability and motivation

Qualifications

  • Experience in industrial maintenance
  • Ability to interpret technical documents
  • Welding and fabrication skills
  • Strong safety awareness
  • Reliable and self-motivated

Full job description

Line of Business: RMC

Copilot said:

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant equipment to support safe and efficient operations.
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on mechanical systems, conveyors, crushers, pumps, and related equipment.
  • Identify equipment issues and implement effective corrective actions to minimize downtime.
  • Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to complete work assignments and improve plant reliability.
  • Follow all safety policies, procedures, and environmental standards while maintaining accurate maintenance records.

What Are We Looking For

  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and repair industrial equipment.
  • Knowledge of maintenance practices, tools, welding, fabrication, and mechanical systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, and equipment manuals.
  • Strong commitment to workplace safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
  • Dependable, self-motivated individual capable of prioritizing work and responding effectively to operational needs.

Conditions of Employment

  • Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination.
  • Successful candidate must submit to post-offer drug/alcohol screen and background check.

Work Environment

  • Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

  • $24-30 per hour
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
  • Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
    • Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
    • Paid Bonding Leave, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

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