Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright - Lehigh Hanson

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright to join our local team in the Portland Metro Area. As a Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright, you will have the ability to prepare, weld, and fabricate metal structures and components throughout our three ready-mix batch plants located in Vancouver, Washington, Canby and Portland, Oregon.

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, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Primarily troubleshoot, repair, and maintain ready-mix batch plants that includes large and small conveyer systems, Aggregate feed bins and multiple types and sizes of mechanical piping systems.
• Cut, weld, fabricate,change pulleys, fix conveyors, etc.
• Anticipate problems and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Operate the plants and batch concrete using computerized equipment that produces accurately calibrated and consistent mix quality
• Responsible for compliance with applicable environmental regulations as it relates to the proper operation of batch plant equipment.
• Operate mobile equipment on plant property (such as loader, backhoe, haul truck, water truck, man lifts, and service truck, etc.)
• Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance and service for each component on the plant
• Inspect plants regularly for signs of malfunctions, including visual and sound inspections
• Use a variety of power and hand tools to perform job functions
• Work effectively with other team members in a loud environment
• Repair, install, adjust, or maintain equipment/components
• Complete written record of work performed

Essential Experience and Skills:

• Experience in troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of industrial plants
• Must be able to effectively communicate and safely follow directions
• Ability to operate loader and other yard equipment as needed
• Desire to work cooperatively as part of a productive team
• Ability to work safely, and independently without constant supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work at heights on ladders, platforms, or man lifts.
• Able to work inside and outside in year-round weather conditions
• In good physical condition, able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs., sit and stand for extended periods of time, kneel, climb ladders, and walk on varied terrain
• Ability to work different extended hours, holidays and/or overtime required

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Knowledge of Command batch system is an asset
• Computer batching skills a plus
• Previous experience in an asphalt, Ready mix, or aggregate plant
• Experience using mobile equipment
• Be mechanically inclined

What We Have to Offer:

• $20.50 - $42.03 / hour
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Saving Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Prescription Drug/Pharmacy benefit, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability. Life insurance, Paid Bonding Leave, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401k – Retirement Plan.
• Paid Vacation 10 days per year and Paid Sick 40 hours per year.
• Ten paid holidays.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and background check.
• Some positions require regulated on-going drug testing.

Work Environment:

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