Job: Mechanical Technician

Job Description

Job Type: Hourly, Full time

Wage: $27.60-$30.67/hr. 

Location: Florence, CO.

Job Description:

Why work for us?

Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim US offers an unparalleled range of innovative cement, aggregates, asphalt, concrete products and construction services that have been the foundation for infrastructure projects across the globe. To move the industry forward to a greener future we need people who are passionate about sustainability, are driven to shape and influence perception, and keen to build, grow and thrive in our high-performance culture. Are you ready to build progress with us?

Overview

PURPOSE

All duties are performed in a work-safe manner; plant safety rules are followed, and individual works as a team member. The primary responsibilities of this position are: keeping all plant production and service equipment in reliable operating condition and maintenance of equipment on the Plant.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas
• Practice and promote safety in such way as including but not limited to; assessing risks before starting tasks, only performing authorized activities, utilizing appropriate PPE.
• Exercise and encourage core values including but not limited to; developing self and coaching others by inspiration and empowerment
• Performs maintenance work on plant production and service equipment
• Maintains tools used within department
• Responsible for repair and elimination of product spillage
• Operates equipment such as a forklift, skid loader, and teleforker
• Operates heavy equipment such as chainfalls and comealongs
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary
• Must be able to work independently as well as in teams
• Performs electric arc welding
• Understand and comply with Environmental Health Safety (EHS policies to assure that environmental, health, and safety are the first priority of the business.
• Actively support key safety initiatives at the facility and assist the department as needed to improve EHS performance and results
• Performs maintenance duties in accordance with safety procedures
• Performs maintenance duties following standard work instructions to ensure proper utilization

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES

Required Education: High School diploma/GED

Required Work Experience: 1-3 years

Licenses Preferred: Valid Driver’s License Required

Required Computer and Software Skills: Basic knowledge about computers, Microsoft Office and SAP

Additional Requirements:

• Prior cement plant experience or the equivalent to be familiar with all processes, locations and functions
• Must pass Bennett Comprehension Test Knowledge of mechanic, replace defective parts of a machine, adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
• Experience on Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, etc..
• Understand, read and interpret blueprints, schematics and detailed repair drawings related to construction and able to draw mechanic parts to be built.
• Must take Ferris State Evaluation Test and agree to a program of further education to strengthen weaknesses detected in the evaluation
• Willingness to engage in a program of formal training to progress to journeyman status
• Knowledgeable in the Plant safety procedures and regulations
• Must be proficient in the safe usage of the basic tools of the position
• While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to travel through a cement plant, i.e., walk over obstacles, climb stairs and ladders, lift heavy or awkward parts, wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, fall protection, respirators, etc.), work in outside weather conditions with exposure to extreme cold and heat.
• Ability to carry out Welding, Oxy Cutting, fabrication, and basic machining jobs.
• Able to perform lifting rigging activities
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels
• Ability to carry out corrective maintenance in the following equipment:

Bucket Elevator maintenance

Belt Conveyor maintenance

Hopper/Chute/Casing maintenance

Crusher maintenance

Stacker maintenance

Reclaimer maintenance

General Gearbox maintenance

Blower, Compressor & Dryer maintenance

Bag filter maintenance

Air slide maintenance

Apron Feeder maintenance

Fan maintenance

Chain Conveyor maintenance

Screw Conveyor maintenance

Lubrication equipment and hydraulic system

Tool application

Valves & fittings

Bearing removal & installation

Pump maintenance

Air Blaster maintenance

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “Visit” below for more detail on this specific job.