Master Mechanic
Core
Master Mechanic ensuring maximum operational uptime, reliability, and safety of all production machinery and heavy fleet assets within a precast/pre-stressed concrete manufacturing facility.
Role type
Senior Master Mechanic (Industrial Manufacturing)
Builds
Automated concrete batch plants, heavy lifting cranes, industrial fleet vehicles, and auxiliary production equipment.
Domain
Precast concrete manufacturing / Heavy industrial maintenance
Required skills
Advanced mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic troubleshooting, heavy diesel engine repair, 480V three-phase electrical systems, structural welding (MIG/TIG/Stick), preventative maintenance scheduling, technical blueprint interpretation, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, OSHA/MSHA safety compliance, mentorship of junior mechanics.
Preferred skills
Certified Heavy Equipment/Diesel Mechanic, Advanced Hydraulic Certification, AWS Welding Certification.
Technologies
Cement silos, aggregate weigh batchers, conveyor systems, high-capacity mixers, pneumatic delivery gates, Travelift cranes, industrial forklifts, spot trucks, ready-mix cement trucks, hydraulic stressing pumps, concrete vibrators, power trowels, portable generators.
Responsibilities
Perform preventative maintenance, calibration, and emergency repairs on automated concrete batch plant components; lead mechanical, structural, and hydraulic servicing for high-tonnage cranes and heavy-duty forklifts; maintain and overhaul tactical yard vehicles and specialized concrete transport equipment; manage repair cycles for auxiliary production machinery including hydraulic pumps and generators; execute advanced troubleshooting on complex industrial systems; diagnose and repair heavy diesel engines, transmissions, and braking systems; troubleshoot low-voltage control and 480V electrical systems; perform structural welding and torch-cutting to repair machinery frames and wear plates; implement and evolve preventative maintenance schedules; interpret complex technical schematics and engineering documents; maintain meticulous logs of repairs and compliance inspections; enforce OSHA, MSHA, and company safety policies; ensure lifting equipment and cranes comply with certification standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities