Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job ID: 530479

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.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com

Job Summary

Ash Grove is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technicianto support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical equipment throughout our cement manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on industrial maintenance role working with conveyors, pumps, bearings, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fans, mills, kilns, and other heavy plant equipment.

Job Location

• This role will work on-site at our Ash Grove cement plant in Branford, FL.
• Regular schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Overtime, rotating shift coverage, and after-hours call-ins may be required based on plant needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment throughout the plant.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and replace components on conveyors, pumps, bearings, fans, mills, kilns, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and other plant equipment.
• Perform equipment alignment using precision measurement tools, including dial indicators and lasers.
• Inspect and replace belts, chains, bearings, seals, couplings, valves, gauges, pressure regulators, and related mechanical components.
• Assist with welding, cutting, fabrication, rigging, and basic machinist work as needed.
• Read and work from blueprints, equipment drawings, prints, and sketches to complete maintenance and repair activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and assist with root cause analysis to help improve equipment reliability.
• Respond to production maintenance calls and assist with plant outages, special projects, and contractor activities.
• Operate mobile equipment and assist with basic maintenance of plant vehicles and equipment as required.
• Maintain maintenance areas in accordance with 5S housekeeping standards and follow plant spill-control procedures.
• Follow all plant safety procedures and maintain safe work practices while completing maintenance activities.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year of mechanical maintenance, industrial maintenance, millwright, manufacturing, or related hands-on experience preferred.
• Millwright, Industrial Maintenance, trade school, apprenticeship, or related technical training is preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of mechanical equipment and a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems.
• Experience with conveyors, bearings, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, fabrication, or similar industrial equipment is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand basic blueprints, equipment instructions, diagrams, warning labels, and safety documentation.
• Basic math, measurement, and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently while also communicating effectively with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, and production employees.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, maintenance techniques, and plant systems; training will be provided.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime, alternate shifts, and respond to after-hours call-ins when required.
• Commitment to working safely in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

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.

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Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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