Senior Mechanical Maintenance Tech III — Industrial Plant

Ash Grove Cement Company; Sumterville (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Pay

Life Insurance

Growth Opportunities and more!

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement Company seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Technician III to maintain and repair plant machinery, align belts, inspect pumps, and service kilns and mills. You will work under the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor and perform precision alignment, diagnostic work, and preventive tasks in a safety-focused environment.

The role requires welding, fabrication from prints, and the ability to read blueprints, with opportunities for growth within a North American cement network.

Qualifications

• 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.

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, 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

Skills

Welding skills

Torch operation

Fabrication from prints

Machinist duties

Root cause analysis

Rigging and lifts

V-Belt alignment

Maintenance planning

Mobile equipment operation

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Certified Millwright or Industrial Maintenance Apprentice Program

Tools

Intelex program

Maximo program

Job description

Ash Grove Cement Company seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Technician III to maintain and repair plant machinery, align belts, inspect pumps, and service kilns and mills. You will work under the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor and perform precision alignment, diagnostic work, and preventive tasks in a safety-focused environment.

The role requires welding, fabrication from prints, and the ability to read blueprints, with opportunities for growth within a North American cement network.