Maintenance Mechanic - Midlothian, TX

Job ID:  504742

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us.  We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

Position: Maintenance Mechanic

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Shift: Rotating Dupont Schedule

Pay: $27/hour

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include: 

• Health Insurance 

• Dental Insurance  

• Vision Insurance 

• 401k with company match and profit-sharing  

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Disability Pay 

• Life Insurance 

• Growth Opportunities and more! 

What you’ll be contributing: 

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Provides production support in the form of specialized mechanical repair to equipment and machinery.
• Performs welding, cutting, pipefitting, fabrication, plumbing, lubrication, and related repair as needed for production machinery and equipment including (but not limited to) conveyers, gear boxes, air cylinders, air slides, pumps, valves, compressors, screw conveyors, vertical roller mill, ball mill(s), kiln, silos, etc. Installation & alignment of necessary equipment for safe production operation. Where applicable, that could also mean the safe removal of similar equipment.
• Prepares required paperwork regarding repairs completed as assigned.
• Must become familiar with and participate in initial and annual training for the following ISO 14000 requirements.
• Must become familiar with MSHA part 46 safety & training policies.
• Installs, dismantles, repairs, reassembles and aligns machinery, equipment and tools as needed to improve function and operation.
• Solves routine maintenance problems regarding equipment and machinery effectively.
• Performs duties with verbal instructions and/or by reading and interpreting blueprints, charts, and tables.
• Maintains proper records of the parts and materials used in maintenance jobs and job procedures.
• Performs preventative and predictive maintenance activities on equipment as directed.
• Inspects and repairs dust collection systems, when needed.
• Operates cutting torch and plasma cutting in performing welding duties.
• Performs lifting and rigging operations with mobile cranes once proper training has been received.
• Cleans up after each maintenance job is completed. Inspects tools for proper operation and stores them in the appropriate manner.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor  

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• High school graduation or equivalent is required 
• 2 years' technical education in mechanical maintenance with an emphasis in preventive maintenance preferred
• Minimum 2 years' related mechanical maintenance experience preferred
• Knowledge and ability to setup and operate alignment equipment.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate a man lift, scissors lift, and forklift.
• Ability to safely and effectively 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. 
• Must have mechanical skills and the ability to understand and work on compressors and pumps.
• Must pass a basic mechanical knowledge test.
• Work requires walking on slippery surfaces on occasion; pulling and lifting while repairing equipment such as compressors, pumps, and plumbing.
• Ability to accurately interpret blueprints, drawings, sketches, verbal instructions and welding symbols.
• Ability to adjust amperage on welding machine for different rods, and to adjust pressure gauges on welding gases for different metals.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate cutting torch, plasma cutter, air hose, gas bottles,welding machine, welding helmet, cutting goggles, leather sleeves and related equipment. 
• Ability to perform all necessary mathematical functions and conversations.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate a shear, punch press, stationary drill, torch, welder, band saw, hammer, rule, square, compass, protractor,overhead crane, forklift and related equipment.
• Knowledge and ability to read and understand micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, depth gauges, and related measuring devices and other measuring tools.
• Skill in setting up working stock in proper machine and adjust feed appropriately. 
• Ability to safely and effectively operate lathes, boring mill, milling machine, radial drill, shaper, threading machine, band saw, grinders, sprayers.
• Ability to safely use hydraulic press, overhead cranes, forklifts, cable slings, nylon slings, various rigging combinations, general hand tools and related equipment.
• Must possess a current or valid driver's license required to drive the registeered plant vehicles off plant grounds.
• Work requires sitting for long periods of time on heavy equipment; repetitive motion, bouncing when equipment goes over rough terrain.
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Willingness to learn, training will be provided  

What to expect in a cement environment:

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Work requires pushing tool carts and carrying toolboxes, walking over rough surfaces, climbing ladders; lifting and handling tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure. 

What’s next for you? 

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies. 

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and 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.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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