Lube Tech - Sumterville, FL at Ash Grove Cement Company in Sumterville, Florida

Job Description:

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. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

Summary:

Maintains and repairs machinery, equipment and physical structures. Maintain equipment in the plant such as bearings, bearing temperatures, gearboxes, pillow blocks, pump housings, belts, etc. but not limited to such, that depletes fluid through use, wear, friction, misting or evaporation. Monitors fans, blowers, gearboxes or other equipment where a constant level of fluid needs to be maintained.

Essential Duties:

• Perform all lubrication activities with greases, oils, solid lubricants on running equipment.


• Perform oil changes and flushing procedures on running equipment.


• Fill out all lube routine forms daily, either paper base or electronic.


• Involved in daily plant inspections, cleanup and routine maintenance.


• Operates and loads equipment for the movement of raw material to the main plant for production.


• Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.


• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.


• Use basic diagnostic and inspection tools such temperature IR pyrometers, vibration handheld meters, timing lamp, pressure gauges.


• Organize and plan maintenance each day.


• Prepare for scheduled maintenance.


• Housekeep oil storage room.


• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.


• Troubleshoots operational problems.


• Knowledge of SAP for notifications.


• Follow all plant safety policies.


• Follow all plant environmental policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• 1+ yrs experience operating heavy equipment or related experience preferred.


• Valid Driver’s License.


• Work overtime, odd and unscheduled hours as required and share on-call duties.


• Ability to use hand tools (shovels, rakes, pokers, brooms, drills, wrenches, etc).


• Ability to perform tasks that include walking, climbing equipment and ladders, bending, working within confined spaces and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements:

• Cement Manufacturing -- Knowledge of raw materials, methods, and the tools involved in the mining, production, shipping and packaging of cement.


• Mechanical -- Knowledge of equipment used, machines and tools, including their uses, repair of, and maintenance.


• Engineering and Technology -- Knowledge of the practical application of the technology used and manufacturing of cement. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of cement.


• Environmental – Knowledge of proper allocation of waste material.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Ability to safely work in an outdoor environment with frequent exposure to heat, cold, dust, and noise.


• Ability to perform tasks that include frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing equipment, and working within confined spaces to access and inspect equipment.


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 

About CRH Americas

CRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

CRH Americas is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our career site. Please complete your online profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest in the CRH Americas family!

Ash Grove Cement is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.