Mechanical Maintenance Technician I 1

Ash Grove Cement Company; Sumterville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Pay

Life Insurance

Growth Opportunities and more!

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement Company (CRH) is hiring a Mechanical Maintenance Technician I to support our Florida cement operations. The role involves maintaining and repairing pumps, conveyors, kilns and mills, performing welding, alignment, and precision measurements, and assisting with major plant outages.

The successful candidate will follow safety guidelines, read blueprints, and coordinate with maintenance supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Millwright/Industrial Maintenance apprenticeship preferred.
• Minimum 5 years mechanical maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand warnings, instructions and signs; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Align sheaves and V-Belts with precision equipment.
• Inspect and repair pumps, kilns, mills, and related hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and 5S housekeeping duties in the plant.
• Provide instruction and support to contractors during outages.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Welding

Blue print reading

Troubleshooting

Rigging

Machining

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Millwright/Industrial Maintenance apprenticeship

Tools

Intelex

Maximo

Laser alignment tools

Job description

Career Opportunities: Mechanical Maintenance Technician I 1 (529302)

Requisition ID529302-Posted09/28/2026-Americas Cement-Ash Grove Cement Company-Full Time-Maintenance/Mechanics-United States-Florida

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

Position: Mechanical Maintenance Technician III

Reports to: Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Pay: $23+/hr

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

What you’ll be contributing:

• 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, but not limited to: 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, as well as parts on 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: routine management, rigging basic and advanced, VCPS basic knowledge, precision measures fundamental and advanced, must have knowledge of Intelex program, and must have knowledge of Maximo program
• Assist with other departmental needs as required

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• High school graduation or equivalent is required
• Graduate of certified Millwright or Industrial Maintenance Apprentice Program preferred
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical maintenance experience is preferred
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. Willingness to learn, training will be provided.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts, overtime and accept call-ins after hours and on weekends.

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
• 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.

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Aff

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.

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