Maintenance Technician - Sumterville, FL at Ash Grove Cement Company in Sumterville, Florida

Job Description:

Job ID: 443440

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. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

Position: Maintenance Technician
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

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, Paid Sick Time


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Program


• Disability Pay


• Life Insurance


• Growth Opportunities and more!

What you'll be contributing:

• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and practices.


• Align sheaves and V-Belts, using precision equipment.


• Adjust and inspect gaskets on pumps.


• Assemble, install and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.


• Inspect and repair clinker cooler parts and Kiln parts


• Inspect and repair liners, center screens, main gearbox, and diaphragms in the Finish Mill.


• Inspect and repair bearings and rotors on separators, as well as parts on air conveyor systems.


• Inspect and replace air slides, compressor couplings, screw conveyors, and conveyor parts.


• Inspect and replace bags and cages in dust collectors and repair blower V-belts and filters, air cannons, and parts..


• Inspect and replace fan and rotor bearing alignment.


• Inspect and repair tables, bearings, and tires in Raw Mill.


• Inspect and repair Pneumatic equipment and repair hydraulic systems using blueprints.


• Perform precision alignment using dial indicators and lasers.


• Perform routine management and documentation.


• Perform rigging of heavy loads.


• Operate a cutting torch and welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.


• Participate in 5S Housekeeping Program within the plant.


• Must understand and perform root cause analysis.


• Must be able to operate mobile equipment.


• Provide instruction, direction, and support to outside contractors for special projects or plant outages.


• Assist with other departmental needs as required.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Graduate of certified Millwright or Industrial Maintenance Apprentice Program preferred.


• 5 or more years of Mechanical Maintenance experience preferred


• Ability to read and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, and similar information.


• Ability to learn computer and instrumentation systems involved in the cement process.


• Ability to perform basic math calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.


• Ability to safely and effectively operate the mills, dryers, fans feeders, conveyors, elevators, gates, dampers, computer, and related instrumentation systems, air slides, air hose, water hose, bars, brooms, shovels, wheelbarrows, hammers, front-end loaders, forklifts, sweepers and related equipment.


• Ability to lift, push, and pull bars, brooms, and shovels; climb ladders and stairs; mount and dismount equipment; bend; sit for long periods of time, and work at heights of up to 120 feet.


• Must be willing to work rotating shifts, and overtime and accept call-ins after hours and on weekends.

What to expect in a cement environment:

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.

What's next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay


• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs


• Group retirement savings program


• Health and wellness programs


• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

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 official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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