Job Description

Overview

SRM Concrete is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician who enjoys hands-on work and solving problems to keep the plant running smoothly. The role involves a variety of maintenance tasks and requires a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

  • Handle a wide range of maintenance tasks to keep the plant running strong.
  • Inspect equipment and systems regularly to identify issues early.
  • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to avoid breakdowns.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues.
  • Use welding skills to fabricate, repair, or reinforce plant equipment.
  • Work with plant leaders to prioritize maintenance tasks.
  • Maintain clear records of maintenance work and parts used.
  • Stay updated on new techniques and safety protocols.
  • Collaborate with outside experts for specialized repairs.
  • Identify and correct safety hazards in the plant.
  • Assist in various tasks as needed.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience in plant, industrial, or manufacturing maintenance.
  • Experience in a concrete plant is a plus.
  • Skilled in electrical work, plumbing, and welding.
  • Quick-thinking problem solver under pressure.
  • Strong communication skills for teamwork and solo work.
  • Commitment to safety and familiarity with safety regulations.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training is a bonus.
  • Valid driver's license and comfort operating plant machinery.
  • Willingness to complete pre-employment screenings.
  • Availability for emergency repairs, including nights and weekends.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Home daily after every shift.
  • Closed every Sunday.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in Mesquite, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 475 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Mesquite, TX

Mesquite, TX currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,395 other active welding openings from 682 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Mesquite, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Austin, TX (26), Zachry Group (25), and Austin Industries (25). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Burleson at $40/hr, La Porte at $38/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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