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Ash Grove Cement Company

Maintenance Mechanic

Ash Grove Cement Company, Midlothian, Texas, United States, 76065

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Job ID: 517937

Sapphire Americas, a CRH Company, provides environmental services to industrial and municipal waste generators by converting their byproducts into fuels and materials that can be used in the cement manufacturing process. Converting waste into alternative fuels and materials and then recycling them into cement uniquely positions Ash Grove and Sapphire Americas to deliver unique zero landfill solutions to waste generators while lowering carbon footprint of our manufacturing activities and creating brighter future for our communities.

Position Maintenance Mechanic

Reporting to Maintenance Supervisor

Shift Days; work may include weekends, afternoon, holidays or graveyards and be available to work call outs to repair equipment.

Pay $31/hour +

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match and profit‑sharing

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Pay

Life Insurance

Growth Opportunities and more!

Responsibilities

Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.

Under general supervision repair and install all types of shredding and conveying machinery, equipment and buildings; perform various repairs on belts, bearings, pulleys, rollers and related equipment; perform welding to repair broken machinery and other welding‑related duties; work from drawings and blueprints to layout and assemble all types of steel construction and repairs; set‑up and operate machine tools for parts used in the plant and perform precision work as needed; operate heavy equipment to perform various duties in the mechanical repair department.

Perform welding, cutting, pipe fitting, fabrication, lubrication and related repair as needed for production machinery and equipment including conveyors, gear boxes, pumps, valves, compressors and belt conveyor system.

Installation & alignment of necessary equipment for safe production operation; safe removal of similar equipment.

Prepare required paperwork regarding repairs completed as assigned.

Become familiar with and participate in ISO 14000 training.

Installs, dismantles, repairs, reassembles and aligns machinery, equipment and tools to improve function and operation.

Solves routine maintenance problems regarding equipment and machinery effectively.

Performs duties with verbal instructions and/or by reading & interpreting blueprints, charts and tables.

Maintains proper records of parts and materials used in maintenance jobs and job procedures.

Performs preventative and predictive maintenance activities on equipment as directed.

Operates cutting torch and plasma cutting for welding duties.

Operates a cutting torch and welder.

Perform lifting and rigging operations with mobile cranes once proper training received.

Cleans up after each maintenance job is completed.

Inspects tools for proper operation and stores them appropriately.

Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

High school graduation or equivalent required.

Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.

Willingness to learn; training provided.

Two year technical education preferred in mechanical maintenance with emphasis in preventive maintenance.

Two to three years related mechanical maintenance experience preferred.

Ability to understand and interpret instructions, blueprints, drawings and sketches; knowledge and ability to set up and operate alignment equipment.

Ability to safely and effectively operate a man lift, scissors lift and forklift.

Ability to safely use hand tools, air and electric driven power tools, hoists, hand taps, dies, cutting torch, welding machines, wrenches, jacks, general and specialized machine tools, rigging equipment, brooms, picks, shovels and related equipment.

Basic mechanical knowledge test passing required.

Current or valid driver’s license required to drive registered plant vehicles off plant grounds.

Work requires walking, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders and work in confined spaces; regular awkward positions.

What to Expect in a Cement Environment Work performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Lifting up to 50 lbs. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold and noise requires compliance with safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations up to 350 ft. Weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.

What CRH Offers You

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion

About CRH CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

ERGO Statements CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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