Lubrication Specialist (Maintenance)

Job ID: 513057

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

Position: Lubrication Specialist

Reports to: Reliability Superintendent

Shift: Day shift 4 days/week - 10 hour shifts

Pay: $35.89/hr

At 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

• 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.
• Conducts inspections of plant equipment and machinery for proper lubrication. Add lubricants to equipment and machinery as needed to ensure proper lubrication levels for smooth operations.
• Maintains oil room and grease room, and monitors inventory of lubricants. Works with vendors and supervisor to make sure orders are placed timely to maintain proper warehouse stock
• Maintenance functions performing oil changes in small to large reducers, clutches, fluid couplings, and back stops.
• Maintenance functions on bearings to include: grease changes, bearing and seal inspections and tolerance adjustments.
• Maintenance functions constructing and maintaining equipment lubrication points to increase equipment reliability.
• Prepares required paperwork regarding lubrication and activities.
• Provides training and guidance as needed for other employees on proper lubrication levels and procedures.
• Executes oil analysis for major plant equipment to detect and resolve oil related problems. Collects samples, prepares each for shipping and sends to testing facility.
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify problems with lubrication systems through ultrasonic lubrication techniques

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• High school graduation or equivalent is required
• Additional technical maintenance training or a minimum of 2 years industrial lubrication experience is required

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

• Extensive knowledge of all equipment and machinery so as to understand lubricant types and desired levels appropriate for each piece of equipment and machinery in the plant.
• Ability to work well with others; effective communication, time management and strong organizational skills needed. Willingness to be flexible within day to day activities.
• Basic computer skills.

ISO 14000 TRAINING PLAN - The Lubrication Specialist must become familiar with and participate in initial and annual training for ISO 14000 requirements regarding General Environmental Management System (EMS) Awareness.

MSHA Policies (Mine Safety & Health Administration) - Lubrication Specialist must become familiar with MSHA part 46 safety and training policies and regulations.

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. Work requires walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, working in an awkward position and lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

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.