Mechanical Technician II

Oldcastle; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match and profit‑sh

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Pay

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, is seeking a Mechanical Technician II to support plant operations in Texas. The role involves inspecting and repairing process machinery, installing equipment, and operating heavy mobile equipment.

Strong safety adherence and mechanical diagnostics are essential. Requirements include a high school diploma, 2+ years with heavy processing equipment, and knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Willingness to learn; training provided.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with heavy processing equipment.
• Some college courses preferred.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to repair and rebuild plant equipment with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Inspect plant process machinery and provide repair recommendations.
• Install & repair plant process machinery and document work performed.
• Operate equipment such as boom-lifts, cranes, forklifts, and related mobile equipment.
• Provide scope of work and parts requirements for repairs during outages.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Heavy equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Reading instructions

Welding

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Reading warning labels

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Quality adherence

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college courses preferred

Tools

CMMS

Measuring devices

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job ID: 529381Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas, LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, 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. To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com Position: Mechanical Technician II Reports to: Mechanical Supervisor Shift: Approximately 7am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday. Pay: $28+/hourAt 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 you'll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Inspect plant process machinery and provide recommendations for repair.
• Install & repair plant process machinery and provide detailed written description of work performed.
• Operate equipment such as boom-lifts, cranes, forklifts, and other related mobile equipment.
• Provide scope of work, parts requirements, and equipment requirements for repairs during both scheduled and unscheduled mill and kiln outages.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

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
• Some college courses preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with heavy processing equipment
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Mineral Processing industry preferred
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a cement plant or similar heavy industry setting
• Must have knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to repair and rebuild plant equipment with little supervision: motors, gearboxes, conveyer belts, viz. fans, blowers, pumps, elevators, crusher, clinker cooler, kiln, compressors, reclaimers, ball mills, vertical roller mills, air slides, gates, valves, coal mills, rail and truck loading equipment, air separators, FK pumps, air cannons, etc.
• Ability to reason through difficult operations/maintenance problems, resolve said problems and/or relate same to others.
• Must be able to exhitibit competence in shielded arc welding, flam cutting, measuring devices, hand and power tools, gauge reading, mechanical assembly, vibration measurement, non-destructive testing
• Knowledge of storeroom, CMMS, email/cell phone usage, basic housekeeping/cleanup and tool room procedures
• Ability to determine equipment conditions by visual observation and listening to its operation.

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. Lifting up to 50 pounds. 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
• 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 affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/DisabilityCRH 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.