Cement Plant Mechanic - Precision Maintenance Tech

Ash Grove Cement Company; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement Company seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Technician I to support plant operations across multiple processes in a cement manufacturing setting. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, kilns, pumps and gear systems, ensuring equipment operates within safety and quality standards.

The role requires welding skills, reading blueprints, and the ability to work rotating shifts while maintaining rigorous housekeeping and documentation practices.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of certified Millwright or Industrial is preferred.
• Maintenance Apprentice Program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Inspect and repair Kiln parts including nose rings, tires, rollers, thrust systems and girth gears.
• Inspect and repair liners, center screens and diaphragms in the Finish Mill.
• Inspect and repair bearings and rotors on separators and air conveyor systems.
• Inspect and replace airslides, compressor couplings, screw conveyors and conveyor parts.
• Inspect and replace bags and cages in dust collectors.
• Inspect and repair blower V-belts and filters, air cannons and parts.
• Inspect, align and replace parts of belt and chain conveyors.
• Inspect and replace fan and rotor bearing alignment.
• Inspect and repair tables, bearings and tires in Raw Mill.
• Inspect and repair Pneumatic equipment using blue prints.
• Inspect and repair hydraulic systems using blue prints.
• Inspect, repair and replace bearing, bull ring and seals in Coal Mill journals.
• Perform precision alignment using dial indicators and lasers.
• Perform routine management and documentation.
• Perform rigging of heavy loads.
• Perform 5S cleaning and lubrication.
• Must perform welding skills.
• Must be able to operate a cutting torch and welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Must participate in 5S Housekeeping Program within the plant.
• Must be able to fabricate from prints and sketches in an accurate and timely manner.
• Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment.
• Must understand and perform root cause analysis.
• Must be able to operate mobile equipment.
• Must perform machinist duties.
• Must keep Maintenance areas clean.
• Must maintain and repair Gators and trucks.
• Must assist the Process Attendant the Pre-Heater Tower.
• Must answer all corrective calls from Production.
• Must follow SPCC - spill control procedures.
• Must be able to provide instruction, direction and support to outside contractors for special projects or plant outages.
• Additional duties if Shift Mechanic: ... Intelex/Maximo knowledge.
• Assist with other departmental needs as required

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Equipment alignment

Reading blueprints

Welding

Rigging

Safety compliance

Diagnosing problems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Millwright/Industrial certification preferred

Maintenance Apprentice Program preferred

Tools

Dial indicators

Lasers

Intelex program

Maximo program

Job description

Ash Grove Cement Company seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Technician I to support plant operations across multiple processes in a cement manufacturing setting. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, kilns, pumps and gear systems, ensuring equipment operates within safety and quality standards.

The role requires welding skills, reading blueprints, and the ability to work rotating shifts while maintaining rigorous housekeeping and documentation practices.