Job ID: 500998

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

Shift:7:00 am - 3:30 pm ET and12-hour rotating swing shift 7:00am -7:00pm ET and 7:00pm- 7:00am ET

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!

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• 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.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Willingness to learn, training will be provided.
• Graduate of certified Millwright or Industrial Maintenance Apprentice Program preferred.
• Minimum of 5 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, and sit for long periods of time.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts, and overtime and accept call-ins after hours and on weekends.

• 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