Machinist II

Position: Machinist II 

Reports to: Maintenance Manager 

Pay: $42/hr  

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: 

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Machinist operates all machine shop equipment (magnetic drills, portable saws and hand drills, lathes, milling machine, Key Seater and Broaching equipment, Drill Press, Hydraulic Press, and Horizontal Boring Mill).

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 
• Operate all engine lathes, milling machines (vertical and horizontal), key seater and broaching equipment, radial drill presses, bench and floor mount drill presses, all types of power band saws, hydraulic presses (electric and manual) and horizontal boring mills
• Repair and install plant process equipment (gear boxes, finish mill and kiln pinions, FK pumps and compressors, ID fans, motors, babbitt bearings, antifriction bearings, couplings and equipment needed for plant operations
• Perform and/or make all parts of equipment, complete assemblies of equipment for immediate use and/or for spare parts and also assist in any manner needed to maintain the plant operation
• Responsible for all plant parts or equipment that can be made, designed or re-designed
• Upkeep on current machines in shop including maintenance preventative cycle.

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor  

To succeed in this position, you will need: 

• High school graduation or equivalent is required
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a machinist in a non-production type machine shop
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. Willingness to learn, training will be provided  
• Ability to operate all basic machine tools
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, sketches, installation and repair manuals
• Ability to read and understand measuring equipment (micrometers, tape measures, rules and scales, dial indicators, thread gauges, levels, squares, etc.)
• Ability to arc weld and cut with air arc and oxy-acetylene equipment
• Ability to braze, solder and use spray welding equipment (in shop and in field) for build up and/or repair of equipment
• Ability to perform the work needed and communicate needs or problems to supervisors and co-workers
• Abide by safety rules of the company and MSHA
• Ability to wear dust masks, respirators and self-contained oxygen breathing apparatus
• Ability to operate maintenance trucks, forklifts and lifting equipment (chain falls, come-a-longs, hoists-air and electric powered)
• Ability to read and understand operating and instruction manuals for all equipment
• Ability to use hand and portable power tools (electric, air, manual and hydraulic) and understand operating and instruction manuals for all equipment
• Ability to repair, maintain or replace equipment

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. 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. Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds. Ability to climb ladders, steps, and inclined walk minimum of 2 hours per day. Ability to stoop, bend, and kneel.

What’s next for you?