Mechanical Maintenance Technician

About the role

Job ID: 522274
Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas, LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, is one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Align sheaves and V-Belts, using precision equipment.
• Adjust and inspect gaskets on pumps.
• Assemble, install and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Inspect and repair clinker cooler parts.
• Inspect and repair Kiln parts including, but not limited to: nose rings, tires, rollers, thrust systems and girth gears.
• Inspect and repair liners, center screens, main gear box and diaphragms in the Finish Mill.
• Inspect and repair bearings and rotors on separators, as well as parts on air conveyor systems.
• Inspect and replace airslides, compressor couplings, screw conveyors and conveyor parts.
• Inspect and replace bags and cages in dust collectors.
• Inspect and repair blower V-belts and filters, air cannons and parts.
• Inspect, align and replace parts of belt and chain conveyors.
• Inspect and replace fan and rotor bearing alignment.
• Inspect and repair tables, bearings and tires in Raw Mill.
• Inspect and repair Pneumatic equipment using blue prints.
• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems using blue prints.
• Inspect, repair and replace bearing, bull ring and seals in Coal Mill journals.
• Perform precision alignment using dial indicators and lasers.
• Perform routine management and documentation.
• Perform rigging of heavy loads.
• Perform 5S cleaning and lubrication.
• Must perform welding skills.
• Must be able to operate a cutting torch and welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Must participate in 5S Housekeeping Program within the plant.
• Must be able to fabricate from prints and sketches in an accurate and timely manner.
• Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment.
• Must understand and perform root cause analysis.
• Must be able to operate mobile equipment.
• Must perform machinist duties.
• Must keep Maintenance areas clean.
• Must maintain and repair Gators/Polaris and trucks.
• Must assist the Process Attendant the Pre-Heater Tower.
• Must answer all corrective calls from Production.
• Must follow SPCC – spill control procedures.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures and practices.
• Aid in other departmental needs as required.
• Must be able to provide instruction, direction and support to outside contractors for special projects or plant outages.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of certified Millwright or Industrial preferred.
• Maintenance Apprentice Program preferred.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of mechanical maintenance experience.
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts, overtime and accept call-ins after hours and on weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate a cutting torch and welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Must participate in 5S Housekeeping Program within the plant.
• Must be able to fabricate from prints and sketches in an accurate and timely manner.
• Must understand and perform root cause analysis.
• Must be able to operate mobile equipment.
• Must perform machinist duties.
• Must keep Maintenance areas clean.
• Must maintain and repair Gators/Polaris and trucks.
• Must assist the Process Attendant the Pre-Heater Tower.
• Must answer all corrective calls from Production.
• Must follow SPCC – spill control procedures.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures and practices.
• Aid in other departmental needs as required.
• Must be able to provide instruction, direction and support to outside contractors for special projects or plant outages.

Skills

• Welding skills.
• Ability to operate a cutting torch and welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Ability to fabricate from prints and sketches in an accurate and timely manner.
• Understanding and performing root cause analysis.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment.
• Ability to perform machinist duties.
• Ability to keep Maintenance areas clean.
• Ability to maintain and repair Gators/Polaris and trucks.
• Ability to assist the Process Attendant the Pre-Heater Tower.
• Ability to answer all corrective calls from Production.
• Ability to follow SPCC – spill control procedures.
• Ability to follow safety policies, procedures and practices.
• Ability to provide instruction, direction and support to outside contractors for special projects or plant outages.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

Pay

$23-$32/hr

Schedule

7am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday (This role participates in a rotating on-call schedule)