Sand Plant Maintenance Technician - Mechanic / Welder (Experienced) in Strasburg, Ohio at Independence TX. LLC

Strasburg, OH | Frac Sand Mining & Processing | 4 Days On, 4 Days Off | 12-Hour Shifts

$34 - $44 / Hour | Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision | 401(k) Match | Monthly Production Bonus

We are hiring experienced Maintenance Technicians to help build, commission, and maintain our sand processing plant. This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for people who have worked in sand, aggregate, mining, cement, asphalt, concrete, or other heavy industrial processing plants and know what it takes to keep production equipment running.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Construct and assemble new sand plants, and support maintenance and repair through commissioning.
• Perform welding, fabrication, mechanical repairs, electrical work, plumbing, hydraulic repairs, boiler maintenance, and air system servicing.
• Maintain and repair feed systems, conveying systems, scrubber systems, shaker systems, and classifying systems.
• Maintain discharge hopper systems, weigh systems, central mixer systems, drive systems, and structural systems.
• Maintain water, air, and electrical systems, crushers, hydraulic systems, and recycling systems.
• Perform bearing, gearbox, and electric motor changes.
• Perform Flexco and Super Screw conveyor belt splicing and repair.
• Perform slurry pump swaps and rebuilds, and poly pipe fusing.
• Inspect equipment on the Company's prescribed schedule and submit detailed inspection and maintenance reports.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and comply with all company safety policies and federal and state mining regulations.

SCHEDULE

• 4 days on, 4 days off
• 12-hour shifts, days or nights
• Weekends and holidays as scheduled

PAY & BENEFITS

• $34 - $44 per hour, based on experience
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Monthly production bonus eligibility
• PPE reimbursement, including approved safety boots and protective equipment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of welding or mechanical maintenance experience.
• Plant maintenance experience in a sand, aggregate, mining, cement, asphalt, concrete, or other heavy industrial processing facility.
• Knowledge of arc welding and cutting torch use.
• Experience with conveyor belt repair, gearboxes, bearings, structural welding, baghouses, elevators, silos, and pumps.
• Strong troubleshooting, rigging, lifting, and mechanical alignment skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record.
• Availability for 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Frac sand plant experience.
• Hands-on experience with bearing, gearbox, and motor changes.
• Flexco and Super Screw belt splicing experience.
• Slurry pump swaps and rebuilds, and poly pipe fusing.
• Experience operating skid steers, telehandlers, and track hoe or backhoe equipment.
• Vocational or technical training in diesel mechanics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in an active industrial plant environment.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and kneel for extended periods.
• Comfortable working at heights and in hot or cold environments.
• Essential job functions performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

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