Production Utility

CRH Americas•Seattle, WA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include: 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!

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent is required
Minimum 3 years' processing experience with responsibility for mechanical and electrical systems preferred in a cement or related industrial plant facility.
Extensive knowledge of plant operations and processes.
Ability to operate programmable logic control systems, use general hand tools, and operate plant processing equipment in a safe manner.
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
Ability to perform basic math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Skills needed include logic, problem solving, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to have meticulous attention for detail.
Ability to monitor all production processing functions to maintain efficiency and quality standards.
Ability to collect and prepare samples.
Ability to run full battery of control lab tests as needed.
Ability to operate lab computer to enter data.
ISO 14001 Training Plan
Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
Willingness to learn, training will be provided

Responsibilities

Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
Makes periodic inspections of field conveyors electrical gauges, bearing temperatures, oil temperatures and other related equipment data.
Operates mobile equipment to transfer/haul raw materials. Operates mobile equipment to cleanup material spills.
Analyzes and troubleshoots electrical systems and related components.
Performs equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
Inspects and monitors positions of gates, valves and chutes for proper operations and performs adjustments as needed.
Inspects pre-heater to ensure proper flow.
Performs silo and bin measurements as specified by the assigned shift.
Performs general clean-up activities as needed around machinery.
Obtain product samples and perform quality tests in laboratory as assigned.
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor