Machinist II

nce**

• 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 the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Machinist operates all machine shop equipment (magnetic drills, portable saws and hand drills, lathes, milling machine, Key Seater and Broaching equipment, Drill Press, Hydraulic Press, and Horizontal Boring Mill).

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.

• Operate all engine lathes, milling machines (vertical and horizontal), key seater and broaching equipment, radial drill presses, bench and floor mount drill presses, all types of power band saws, hydraulic presses (electric and manual) and horizontal boring mills

• Repair and install plant process equipment (gear boxes, finish mill and kiln pinions, FK pumps and compressors, ID fans, motors, babbitt bearings, antifriction bearings, couplings and equipment needed for plant operations

• Perform and/or make all parts of equipment, complete assemblies of equipment for immediate use and/or for spare parts and also assist in any manner needed to maintain the plant operation

• Responsible for all plant parts or equipment that can be made, designed or re-designed

• Upkeep on current machines in shop including maintenance preventative cycle.

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• High school graduation or equivalent is required

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a machinist in a non-production type machine shop

• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. Willingness to learn, training will be provided

• Ability to operate all basic machine tools

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, sketches, installation and repair manuals

• Ability to read and understand measuring equipment (micrometers, tape measures, rules and scales, dial indicators, thread gauges, levels, squares, etc.)

• Ability to arc weld and cut with air arc and oxy-acetylene equipment

• Ability to braze, solder and use spray welding equipment (in shop and in field) for build up and/or repair of equipment

• Ability to perform the work needed and communicate needs or problems to supervisors and co-workers

• Abide by safety rules of the company and MSHA

• Ability to wear dust masks, respirators and self-contained oxygen breathing apparatus

• Ability to operate maintenance trucks, forklifts and lifting equipment (chain falls, come-a-longs, hoists-air and electric powered)

• Ability to read and understand operating and instruction manuals for all equipment

• Ability to use hand and portable power tools (electric, air, manual and hydraulic) and understand operating and instruction manuals for all equipment

• Ability to repair, maintain or replace equipment

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. Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds. Ability to climb ladders, steps, and inclined walk minimum of 2 hours per day. Ability to stoop, bend, and kneel.

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.

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.

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.