Maintenance Journeyman

Company: Automation Personnel Services
Location: Demopolis
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description JOURNEYMAN MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Journeyman Maintenance Repairman for a company based in Demopolis, AL. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the world. Pay Rate $32.89. to $37.75 per hour Schedule and Hours Monday through Friday, 7 00 am to 3 00 pm. Monday through Friday, 7 00 pm to 3 00 am. Must be able to rotate (6 weeks on day shift, 1 week on night shift) Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays if needed. Journeyman Maintenance Repairman Duties and Responsibilities • Perform all tasks in a safe and professional manner in conformance with plant rules, quality standards and company policies. • Inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust, troubleshoot, rig and lift, and maintain all plant mechanical equipment. • Perform layout and fabrication of parts. • Use blueprints, drawings, sketches, and equipment manuals as necessary. • Perform professional welding, cutting and heat-treating on various metals. • Respond to emergency call outs on an as needed basis. • Inspect plant equipment for defects, such as misalignment, wear, insufficient lubrication, etc. • Erect and maintain structural steel, and effective execution of the overhaul outage plan. • Install and maintain equipment foundations, including setting anchor bolts, sole plates, frames, shims, and grouting. • Advise when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect. • Assemble and align gears, bearings, and shafts involving the press, sliding, and shrink fits. • Operate simple machine tools such as a drill press, pipe threading machine, power saw etc. • If needed, operate Machinist tools including by not limited to lathe, milling machine, shaper, drill press. • Work out of crane basket and man-lift. • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance. • Observe Procurement department guidelines to secure repair parts, supplies and materials. • Train employees, and direct other hourly as needed. • Attend & participate in department and team meetings. • From time to time directs other hourly employees and contractors. • Complete needed maintenance record documents. • All other work assigned by Plant Management. Journeyman Maintenance Repairman Qualifications and Requirements • Mechanical aptitude and numerical reasoning, ability to read blueprints. • Ability to effectively communicate – written & verbal. • Ability to physically perform all essential job functions for the position. • Be able to work all hours and shifts including overtime, weekends and holidays. • 3 years of cement plant experience or 3 years of millwright experience if hired from the outside. • MSHA Certification required (or must obtain within reasonable period). Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 25lbs frequently – 50-100lbs occasionally, climb stairs, ladders, work in high levels of heat, cold, dust, height & noise. Ability to work in maritime and confined space environments. Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb and crouch for extended periods. Ability to operate heavy equipment. Ability to read, write and communicate clearly. Must be able to work around magnetic fields generated by motors and welding equipment. Ability to comply with all MSHA & CEMEX safety regulations and able to utilize all required PPE. Tools and Equipment Requirements Mechanics tools, including hammers, sledge, bars, drills, wrenches, saws, welding equipment, reamers, taps, rule, pipe cutters, lubricating equipment, oil cans, grinder, painting equipment, hydralift, vulcanizing machine, compressors, shaping tools, compass, calipers, vise, punches, shovels, broom, scales, burning equipment, hydraulic jacks, chain falls, come-alongs, pipe threader, plumbers hand tools, hoists, cranes, folk lifts, man lifts, other heavy equipment, golf carts, and trucks. Job Type Full-time, Direct Hire Benefits • Weekly Pay • Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance • 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours • 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours 401(k) Retirement Plan Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates. Click Apply Now to submit your application or call us at 205.344.6119 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at Automation Personnel Services Tuscaloosa Branch 12 McFarland Blvd NE Northport, AL 35476 Bonus Opportunity! We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout. About Automation Personnel Services Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include: 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026). Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026). Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association. Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine. Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025). Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). Get that New Job Feeling! Apply Today! Equal Opportunity Employer APSTuscaloosa

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