Mechanical Maintenance

Lhoist Group•Clifton, TX

10d

About The Position

This position performs inspections, repairs, rebuilds, and preventative maintenance on plant operating equipment, helping keep mechanical equipment reliable in support of 24/7 plant operations. The role requires troubleshooting and repairing plant equipment, including crushing, screening, and conveying systems, as well as working with bearings, shaft alignments, and pneumatic systems. Employees use equipment manuals, parts lists, blueprints, and the CMMS to complete work accurately and support parts availability and inventory control. The position also requires consistent attention to safety, completion and documentation of workplace inspections, and keeping maintenance tools in good condition. The employee participates in vendor and company-designated training and trains on new equipment installations. Work may involve shift work seven days a week, holidays, schedule changes, and callouts. Employees must coordinate with production and may need to remain on site until departmental work is complete, subject to supervisor or manager direction.

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.
Ability to identify potential problems through field observation.
Ability to work shift work seven days a week, including holidays, and adapt to schedule changes.
Must have a telephone and be open to callouts.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Good safety-related decision-making skills.
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 environmental regulations and practices as they relate to the lime industry.
Ability to work outdoors in severe weather and around industrial heat, noise, and dust.
Ability to access all site areas, including heights of 120 feet, confined spaces, ladders, stairs, and tunnels.
Ability to lift over 50 pounds.
Ability to work day or shift schedules and take callouts as needed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Inspect, repair, and rebuild plant operating equipment.
Conduct accurate preventive maintenance activities.
Troubleshoot, service, and repair plant operating equipment.
Disassemble and rebuild crushing, screening, and conveying equipment.
Install and maintain bearings and perform shaft alignments using precision tools.
Work with pneumatic systems.
Use equipment manuals, parts lists, and blueprints to install or repair equipment and order parts.
Use the CMMS to complete work orders and checklists accurately.
Ensure inventory parts are charged correctly and parts are available before starting jobs.
Comply with 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.
Coordinate departures from the site with production and obtain supervisor or manager permission when work is ongoing.
Remain at work until departmental tasks are complete when required.
Respond to equipment issues after normal hours or on weekends as needed.