Mechanical Technician

Location: Portland Cement Plant, CO

About the Role

All duties are performed in a work-safe manner; plant safety rules are followed, and you work as a team member. The primary responsibility of this position is keeping all plant production and service equipment in reliable operating condition and maintaining equipment at the plant.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
• Practice and promote safety, including assessing risks before starting tasks, performing only authorized activities, and utilizing appropriate PPE.
• Exercise and encourage core values, including developing self and coaching others through inspiration and empowerment.
• Perform maintenance work on plant production and service equipment.
• Maintain tools used within the department.
• Repair and eliminate product spillage.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, skid loaders, and teleforkers.
• Operate heavy equipment such as chainfalls and comealongs.
• Work overtime as necessary.
• Work independently as well as in teams.
• Perform electric arc welding.
• Understand and comply with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies to ensure safety is the first priority. Actively support key safety initiatives and assist in improving EHS performance.
• Perform maintenance duties in accordance with safety procedures and standard work instructions.
• Travel through a cement plant, including walking over obstacles, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting heavy or awkward parts, and wearing personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, fall protection, respirators, etc.).
• Work in outside weather conditions with exposure to extreme cold and heat.
• Carry out welding, oxy cutting, fabrication, and basic machining jobs.
• Perform lifting and rigging activities.
• Communicate effectively with all levels.
• Perform corrective maintenance on the following equipment:
  • Bucket Elevator maintenance
  • Belt Conveyor maintenance
  • Hopper/Chute/Casing maintenance
  • Crusher maintenance
  • Stacker maintenance
  • Reclaimer maintenance
  • General Gearbox maintenance
  • Blower, Compressor & Dryer maintenance
  • Bag filter maintenance
  • Air slide maintenance
  • Apron Feeder maintenance
  • Fan maintenance
  • Chain Conveyor maintenance
  • Screw Conveyor maintenance
  • Lubrication equipment and hydraulic system
  • Tool application
  • Valves & fittings
  • Bearing removal & installation
  • Pump maintenance
  • Air Blaster maintenance
• Adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize-approved Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including respirators. Employees required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of experience as a mechanical or maintenance technician.
• Valid Driver’s License (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office, and SAP.
• Prior cement plant experience or equivalent familiarity with all processes, locations, and functions.
• Must pass the Bennett Comprehension Test.
• Knowledge of mechanics, including replacing defective parts, adjusting clearances, and aligning moving parts.
• Experience aligning machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, etc.
• Ability to read, interpret, and draw blueprints, schematics, and detailed repair drawings.
• Must take the Ferris State Evaluation Test and agree to a program of further education to address any weaknesses detected.
• Willingness to engage in formal training to progress to journeyman status.
• Knowledgeable in plant safety procedures and regulations.
• Proficient in the safe usage of basic tools of the position.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings.
• Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care.
• Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity).
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Dress for your day.