Mechanical Maintenance

Lhoist • Clifton, TX

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About The Position

This position performs inspections, repairs, rebuilds, and preventive maintenance on plant operating equipment to keep mechanical equipment reliable while supporting 24/7 plant operations. The role involves troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing equipment, including crushing, screening, and conveying systems, and installing and maintaining bearings. It also requires performing shaft alignments with precision tools, understanding pneumatic systems, and using manuals, parts lists, blueprints, and mechanical drawings to install, repair, or order parts. The employee uses the CMMS system to complete work orders and checklists accurately and ensures parts are available and correctly charged from inventory.

The position requires compliance with company, state, and governmental health and safety regulations; completing and documenting workplace inspections; and maintaining tools in good condition. Employees are expected to participate in vendor and company-designated training and train on new equipment installations. The role requires shift work, availability for callouts, and schedule flexibility, including work on weekends and holidays. Employees must check in with production before leaving and may not leave while plant work is underway without supervisor or manager permission.

The physical work environment includes outdoor work in severe weather and exposure to industrial heat, noise, and dust. Employees must access all areas of a site, including heights up to 120 feet, confined spaces, ladders, stairs, and tunnels, and be able to lift over 50 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 3 years of mechanical experience, including welding, equipment alignments, equipment troubleshooting, and reading blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Welding experience.
• Industrial background and good troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations and detect potential problems through field observation.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Good safety-related decision-making skills and knowledge of safety requirements.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret work orders, blueprints, mechanical drawings, safety rules, standard operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Knowledge of current environmental regulations and practices as they relate to the lime industry.
• Ability to work shift schedules seven days a week, including holidays, adapt to schedule changes, and be available for callouts; must have a telephone.
• Ability to work outdoors in severe weather and in industrial heat, noise, and dust; access heights up to 120 feet, confined spaces, ladders, stairs, and tunnels; and lift over 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an apprenticeship program, technical program, or equivalent experience in an industrial background.
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and rebuild plant operating equipment.
• Conduct accurate preventive maintenance (PMs).
• Troubleshoot, service, and repair plant operating equipment.
• Disassemble and rebuild crushing, screening, and conveying equipment.
• Install and maintain bearings; perform shaft alignments using precision tools; and work with pneumatic systems.
• Use equipment manuals, parts lists, blueprints, and mechanical drawings to install or repair equipment and order parts.
• Use the CMMS system to complete work orders and checklists accurately.
• Ensure inventory parts are correctly charged from the store and available before starting jobs.
• Follow applicable company, state, and governmental health and safety regulations.
• Complete and document workplace inspections in a timely manner.
• Keep maintenance tools in good condition and arrange for repair or replacement when needed.
• Participate in vendor and company-designated training and train on new equipment installations.
• Check in with production before leaving and obtain supervisor or manager permission before leaving while plant work is underway.
• Work assigned shifts and respond to callouts, including as needed after normal hours or on weekends.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match and a supplemental contribution based on years of service.
• Educational assistance for continued learning and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED