About the position
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. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures; repairs and installs all types of plant machinery, equipment, buildings; performs various repairs on compressors, pumps, water and gas lines, pipes and related machinery; performs welding to repair broken machinery and other welding-related duties; performs carpentry work as needed; works from drawings and blueprints to layout and assemble all types of steel construction and repairs; sets-up and operates machine tools for parts used in the plant and performs precision work as needed; operates heavy equipment to perform various duties in the mechanical repair department. Serves as mentor to other employees in the mechanical maintenance classification.
Responsibilities
- Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
- Moves and installs all process equipment as well as dismantles, repairs, and reassembles defective process equipment.
- Removes and installs bearings and seals with consideration for cleanliness and lubrication.
- Aligns sprockets, gears, and couplings.
- Removes and overhauls gear reducers, belt and chain drives, and variable speed drives.
- Operates mobile equipment and special rigging devices.
- Interprets and works from prints, blueprints, charts, tables, work orders, verbal instructions, and established practices to organize and complete assigned repair jobs.
- Solves routine job problems effectively.
- Performs tack-welding using electric processes.
- Takes measurements and creates simple sketches.
- Performs project layout as needed.
- Troubleshoots and repairs some waste fuel equipment.
- Performs daily inspection of air compressors and water pumps (lube and filters).
- Repairs and maintains air, water, and gas distribution systems (compressors, pumps, piping, etc.).
- Performs general pipe fitting and plumbing as needed for plant machinery and systems.
- Inspects and repairs dust collection systems, when needed.
- Collects water and oil samples.
- Maintains filters on air compressors, HVAC, and related systems.
- Welds broken machinery and installs hard facing on wearing surfaces.
- Operates cutting torch, travel torch and plasma cutter in performing welding duties.
- Obtains qualification to weld with stick electrode, mig or tig machine.
- Lays out and welds sheet steel for structural work around the plant.
- Operates and repairs machines and equipment to shear, punch, drill, roll and bend metal.
- Sets up and adjusts machine settings.
- Performs precision work on plant equipment outside of the shop.
- Performs general inspection and as necessary repair of equipment prior to use.
- Performs lifting and rigging operations with mobile cranes.
- Assists in vibration analysis and balancing as needed.
- Performs environmental monitoring testing.
- Responsible for housekeeping and clean-up of immediate work areas or in other areas in conjunction with assigned duties.
- Responsible for documentation associated with job duties.
- As required, assists in major plant repair projects.
- As required, attends RCRA training for waste-derived fuel activity and performs tasks related to job duties associated with waste-derived fuel activities as required.
- Observes all safety rules, wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and keeps work areas and equipment clean and orderly.
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
- High school graduation or equivalent is required.
- Willingness to learn, training will be provided.
- Ability to understand and interpret instructions, blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
- Knowledge and ability to set-up and operate alignment equipment.
- Ability to operate a manlift safely and effectively and forklift.
- Ability to use hand tools, air, and electric driven power tools safely and effectively.
- Ability to read and understand instructions and troubleshooting guidelines.
- Must have mechanical skills and the ability to understand and work on compressors and pumps.
- Work requires pulling and lifting while repairing equipment such as compressors, pumps, and plumbing.
- Ability to accurately interpret welding symbols and instructions.
- Ability to adjust the amperage on welding machine for different rods.
- Ability to operate cutting torch safely and effectively.
- Ability to perform all necessary mathematical functions and conversions.
- Ability to conduct basic computer skills, including closing work orders.
- Must possess a current or valid driver's license.
Benefits
- 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!
