Preventative Maintenance Technician

3 months ago

Paulden, United States Drake Full time
Responsibilities: 
  •   Perform Area Inspections of the plant to conform to a predictive maintenance mindset.
  •  Inspects completed work for conformity to statutory and company regulations, checks the integrity of equipment used, and ensures that all required tests are done before turning over equipment to production.
  • Performs preventative maintenance repairs of all cement plant equipment (roller presses, crushers, ball mills, pumps, compressors, screening equipment, conveying equipment).
  • Analyze all jobs focusing on safety and properly execute a JHA and WAE.
  • Troubleshoot the cause of the broken equipment and perform proper repair.
  •   Responsible for setting up equipment for jobs performed by contractors.
  • Maintains appropriate records, produces written reports and follows inspection schedules in coordination with Maintenance Management.
  • Analyzes procedures and methods within the area of responsibility and seeks new ways to improve the area.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • A technical or Associate degree is preferred. 
  •  5 years of maintenance experience, preferred, with prior experience in the cement or mining industry desirable.
Physical Demands: 
  • Plant  | 98%  | of time  | Extreme heat, cold, noise, vibrations
  • Toolroom  | 2%  | of time
  • Dust and toxic material in the environment | Heavy  | Up to 100 lbs
  • Walk around the field, confined spaces, climb stairs and towers  | Heavy  | Up to 50 lbs
  • High noise exposure, and extreme temperature changes  | Heavy  | Up to 20 lbs
  • Chemical substances, flash burn  | Medium  | Up to 20 lbs
  • Liftover 50 lbs equipment and parts  | Very Heavy  | Up to 150 lbs


About Drake:

Drake Cement and its sister location—the Tehachapi Cement Plant in California—form the cement unit of UNACEM North America. Together, they create a single, integrated business with an expansive market in the Southwest United States. Why choose UNA? Competitive Wages and Excellent Benefits: We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits packages, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, to ensure your peace of mind while on the job. 401k and Company Matching: Our 401k plus company matching will help you build wealth and hit your retirement goals. Health Savings Account (HSA): An HSA allows you to care for your health and save money. Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Our paid time off and paid holidays allow you to spend time with your loved ones stress-free. Diversity and Equal Opportunity: We promote workplace diversity by ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity. Community Involvement: Drake is deeply involved in our communities and allows employees to volunteer for great causes. Tuition Reimbursement Program: We support our employees who have demonstrated excellent performance by qualifying them for the Drake Tuition Reimbursement Program. Safety: Safety is one of our core values. We lead by example and look out for one another. Join us at UNA and be a part of a more considerable manufacturing effort with over 100 years of history and a focus on sustainability and social responsibility. We have some fantastic jobs lined up to help you grow with us

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