Dust Collectors Mechanical Technician - New Braunfels, TX

Job ID:  494614

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.

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Mechanical Technician assigned to Dust Collectors will primarily do routine inspections on all plant dust collectors as well as dye checks, bag replacement, and maintenance as required. The Dust Collector Tech I will also help with other mechanical work in the plant as directed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs monthly inspections of dust collectors
• Performs maintenance on dust collectors
• Performs dye checks and bag replacement of dust collectors
• Replace air pressure gauges, belts and magnahelics on dust collectors
• Performs general clean up duties in work areas
• Work with environmental department as required
• Work with outside vendors
• Assist with maintenance repairs and plant turnarounds as needed.
• Complete work orders with accurate information to be kept for environmental purposes
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employee will be required to follow all instructions of his/her supervisor to perform other work assignments related to plant operations as requested.

REQUIRED MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

One to three months job related experience preferred.

• Communicate in person or by radio minimum of 8 hours per day. Ability to operate maintenance trucks, forklifts and aerial lifts (standard and automatic). Ability to work days or nights as required during equipment outages. Ability to use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required. Climb up to 60 feet above ground on ladders and catwalks. Lift 75 lbs. three times per day, floor to waist level. Walk/stand on uneven ground, walkways and catwalks throughout the work day. Climb ladders, steps, and inclined walks minimum of 6 hours per day. Carry 50 lbs. minimum of 50 feet, 5 times per day.  Basic knowledge of the plant process and equipment repairs.

Work requires walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting objects that occasionally weigh up to 50 pounds, and working at heights of up to 350 feet.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Job hazards include frequent exposure to dust, noise, dirt, fumes, heat, cold, poor ventilation, and exposure to all weather conditions.

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 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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