Mechanical Repairperson 1st Class

GCC•Rapid City, SD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries in Mexico and the United States. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance plans, and a 401K. Make mechanical repairs on plant and quarry equipment, install new or replacement equipment. Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant equipment. Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant and quarry equipment. Remove and replace defective parts or components. Operate welding equipment necessary to repair equipment. Perform operational checks of equipment after repairs are made. Use blueprints, manuals and other directions needed to troubleshoot and correct reported discrepancies. Ensure that work orders and other paperwork are completed and filed. Requisition parts and supplies, as needed. Must work in high places and under adverse conditions. Work in conjunction with cranes. Will maintain a safe working environment, adhere to safety policies and practices, perform daily housekeeping of assigned area, perform daily workplace inspections, adhere to plant policies and proper use of plant radios. Be familiar with MSHA safety rules, safety procedures for plant mobile equipment, lockout/Tagout policy, confined space permit policy, hot work policy, emergency response plan, arc flash/shock and burn protection, proper containment and disposal process (via Waste Management Plan) for lubricants, paints/solvents and other environmentally sensitive materials. Ensure quality of work performed, participate in continuous improvement system, observe and promote best practices, good time management and be able to troubleshoot/analyze root cause failure. Will work where and when needed as directed by plant supervisory personnel to meet plant needs.

Requirements

High School or equivalent
Three to five years of cement plant knowledge
Trade school or vo-tech with emphasis on welding, hydraulics and general maintenance procedures
Thoroughly familiar with plant layout and equipment
Ability to interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings
Basic mechanical aptitude
High School education or equivalent basic mathematical skills
Good physical condition as position may require bending, kneeling, walking, standing, climbing, stairs and lifting
High degree of manual dexterity and coordination
Good eye/hand coordination

Responsibilities

Make mechanical repairs on plant and quarry equipment
Install new or replacement equipment
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant equipment
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant and quarry equipment
Remove and replace defective parts or components
Operate welding equipment necessary to repair equipment
Perform operational checks of equipment after repairs are made
Use blueprints, manuals and other directions needed to troubleshoot and correct reported discrepancies
Ensure that work orders and other paperwork are completed and filed
Requisition parts and supplies, as needed
Work in high places and under adverse conditions
Work in conjunction with cranes
Maintain a safe working environment
Adhere to safety policies and practices
Perform daily housekeeping of assigned area
Perform daily workplace inspections
Adhere to plant policies and proper use of plant radios
Be familiar with MSHA safety rules, safety procedures for plant mobile equipment, lockout/Tagout policy, confined space permit policy, hot work policy, emergency response plan, arc flash/shock and burn protection, proper containment and disposal process (via Waste Management Plan) for lubricants, paints/solvents and other environmentally sensitive materials
Ensure quality of work performed
Participate in continuous improvement system
Observe and promote best practices
Good time management
Be able to troubleshoot/analyze root cause failure
Work where and when needed as directed by plant supervisory personnel to meet plant needs