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 Person
Reports to: Maintenance Superintendent
Shift: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 2:30pm (Subject to change) Pay: $37.65 per 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
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Disability Pay
Life Insurance
Growth Opportunities and more!
What you'll be contributing:
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs repairs and other maintenance work on plant equipment and machinery.
Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Repairs and maintains all existing mechanical equipment and facilities. Participate in MEP as needed.
Inspects plant equipment, makes necessary adjustments, and reports all conditions requiring further attention to the supervisor.
Ensures that all equipment being repaired is properly lubricated.
Assists electricians in replacing electric motors on plant equipment.
Installs or assists in the installation of new plant equipment and facilities.
Operates shop equipment in a proper and safe manner to fabricate parts and equipment.
Cleans work areas after completion of jobs, and paints equipment if needed.
Operates yard equipment including trucks and forklifts as assigned.
Participates in the Plant's Safety Program, follows all safety rules, and conducts repair work using safe rigging and work practices.
To succeed in this position, you will need:
Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
A high school diploma or equivalent
Ability and skill in performing duties associated with the following functions: rigging practices used when lifting equipment with overhead hoists and cranes; proper millwright practices of setting, leveling and coupling equipment; shop fabrication of guards, ducts and machinery basics; proper plumbing practices used when running water, gas and air lines; and basic carpentry practices.
Ability to safely and effectively operate hand tools, power tools, cutting and welding equipment, hand saw, chop saw, drill press, bench grinders, hydraulic iron worker, hydraulic press, forklifts, hyster carry crane, trucks, rigging for cranes, and overhead hoists.
Work requires walking over rough surfaces; climbing stairs and ladders; bending; pulling; pushing; lifting heavy repair parts and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds; using a sledgehammer and large wrenches; working in awkward positions and in confined spaces.
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are acquired through holding a previous maintenance man bid job, completion of the Ash Grove maintenance training program, or having equivalent experience and training outside of Ash Grove. Prior work history and experience must be documented and verifiable.
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 diverse and 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 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.
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