Maintenance Mechanic

Job ID: 512740

Sapphire Americas, a CRH Company, provides environmental services to industrial and municipal waste generators by converting their byproducts into fuels and materials that can be used in the cement manufacturing process. Converting waste into alternative fuels and materials and then recycling them into cement uniquely positions Ash Grove and Sapphire Americas to deliver unique zero landfill solutions to waste generators while lowering carbon footprint of our manufacturing activities and creating brighter future for our communities.

Position: Maintenance Mechanic

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Shift: Days, Work requires work shifts that may include weekends, afternoon, holidays or graveyards and be available to work call outs to repair equipment.

Pay: $31/hour+

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 youll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, repairs and installs all types of shredding and conveying machinery, equipment, buildings; performs various repairs on belts, bearings, pullies, rollers and related equipment; performs welding to repair broken machinery and other welding-related duties; works from drawings and blueprints to layout and assemble all types of steel construction and repairs; sets-up and operates machine tools for parts used in the plant and performs precision work as needed; operates heavy equipment to perform various duties in the mechanical repair department.
• Performs welding, cutting, pipe fitting, fabrication, lubrication, and related repair as needed for production machinery and equipment including (but not limited to) conveyors, gear boxes, pumps, valves, compressors, and belt conveyor system.
• Installation & alignment of necessary equipment for safe production operation. Where applicable, that could also mean the safe removal of similar equipment.
• Prepares required paperwork regarding repairs completed as assigned.
• Must become familiar with and participate in initial and annual training for the following ISO 14000 requirements.
• Must become familiar with MSHA part 46 safety & training policies.
• Installs, dismantles, repairs, reassembles and aligns machinery, equipment and tools as needed to improve function and operation.
• Solves routine maintenance problems regarding equipment and machinery effectively.
• Performs duties with verbal instructions and/or by reading and interpreting blueprints, charts, and tables.
• Maintains proper records of the parts and materials used in maintenance jobs and job procedures.
• Performs preventative and predictive maintenance activities on equipment as directed.
• Operates cutting torch and plasma cutting in performing welding duties.
• Operates a cutting torch and welder.
• Performs lifting and rigging operations with mobile cranes once proper training has been received.
• Cleans up after each maintenance job is completed.
• Inspects tools for proper operation and stores them in the appropriate manner.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• High school graduation or equivalent is required
  Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
  Willingness to learn, training will be provided
• Two (2) year technical education preferred in mechanical maintenance with an emphasis in preventive maintenance.
• Two to three years related mechanical maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and interpret instructions, blueprints, drawings and sketches. Knowledge and ability to setup and operate alignment equipment.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate a man lift, scissors lift and forklift.
• Ability to safely and effectively use hand tools, air and electric driven power tools, hoists, hand taps, dies, cutting torch, welding machines, wrenches, jacks, general and specialized machine tools, rigging equipment, brooms, picks, shovels and related equipment.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, air tools, saws, ladders, hoists and related equipment.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and troubleshooting guidelines.
• Must have mechanical skills and the ability to understand and work on compressors and pumps. Must pass a basic mechanical knowledge test.
• Ability to accurately interpret blueprints, drawings, sketches, verbal instructions and welding symbols.
• Ability to adjust amperage on welding machine for different rods, and to adjust pressure gauges on welding gases for different metals.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate cutting torch, plasma cutter, air hose, gas bottles, welding machine, welding helmet, cutting goggles, leather sleeves and related equipment. Work requires walking over rough surfaces, climbing ladders, pushing and pulling welding machines and gas carts.
• Ability to perform all necessary mathematical functions and conversations. Ability to safely and effectively operate a shear, punch press, stationary drill, torch, welder, band saw, hammer, rule, square, compass, protractor, overhead crane, forklift and related equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, charts, tables and work orders.
• Knowledge and ability to read and understand micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, depth gauges, and related measuring devices and other measuring tools. Skill in setting up working stock in proper machine and adjust feed appropriately.
• Knowledge of basic math calculations.
• Ability to safely use hydraulic press, overhead cranes, forklifts, cable slings, nylon slings, various rigging combinations, general hand tools and related equipment.
• Must possess a current or valid drivers license required to drive the registered plant vehicles off plant grounds.
• Work requires pushing tool carts and carrying toolboxes, walking over rough surfaces, climbing ladders; lifting and handling tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.; working at elevated heights; and regularly working in awkward positions, in confined spaces and frequently bending and crouching.
• Work requires walking, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders and stairs, working in elevated areas, and working in confined spaces.

What to expect in a cement environment:

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Lifting up to 50 pounds. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 350 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.

Whats 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
• An inclusive 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 a large international organization.

If youre 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!

Sapphire Americas, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.