CRH

Overview

Ash Grove Cement Company, part of the Ash Grove family of companies, is a leading cement manufacturer in North America with a history of innovation since 1882. The Mechanical Maintenance position involves repairing and installing plant machinery and equipment under the supervision of the Maintenance Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Move, install, dismantle, repair, and reassemble process equipment.
• Remove and install bearings and seals with consideration for cleanliness and lubrication.
• Align sprockets, gears, and couplings.
• Overhaul gear reducers, belt and chain drives, and variable speed drives.
• Operate mobile equipment and special rigging devices.
• Interpret and work from prints, blueprints, charts, tables, and work orders.
• Perform tack-welding using electric processes.
• Take measurements and create simple sketches.
• Troubleshoot and repair waste fuel equipment.
• Perform daily inspections of air compressors and water pumps.
• Repair and maintain air, water, and gas distribution systems.
• Inspect and repair dust collection systems.
• Collect water and oil samples.
• Maintain filters on air compressors and HVAC systems.
• Weld broken machinery and install hard facing on wearing surfaces.
• Operate cutting torch, travel torch, and plasma cutter.
• Lay out and weld sheet steel for structural work.
• Operate and repair machines and equipment to shear, punch, drill, roll, and bend metal.
• Set up and adjust machine settings.
• Perform general inspection and repair of equipment prior to use.
• Perform lifting and rigging operations with mobile cranes.
• Assist in vibration analysis and balancing as needed.
• Perform environmental monitoring testing.
• Maintain housekeeping and clean-up of work areas.
• Document job duties.
• Assist in major plant repair projects as required.
• Attend RCRA training for waste-derived fuel activity as required.
• Observe all safety rules and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Willingness to learn; training will be provided.
• Ability to understand and interpret instructions, blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
• Knowledge and ability to set up and operate alignment equipment.
• Ability to operate a manlift and forklift safely and effectively.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Mechanical skills and the ability to work on compressors and pumps.
• Ability to accurately interpret welding symbols and instructions.
• Ability to perform all necessary mathematical functions and conversions.
• Must possess a current or valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm includes on call rotational shifts.
• Work performed in a shop environment and outdoor exposure throughout the plant.
• Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise.