Production Technician
Midlothian, TX, US, 76065
ABOUT THE ROLE
Helps keep raw grinding, finish grinding, raw materials blending, clinker cooling, coal mill and auxiliary equipment in proper operating condition by performing inspection, maintenance and minor repair. Also assists in operation of equipment. Assists in raw materials handling operation by tending raw material feeder and conveyor system and keeping area clean.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Checks to see that materials are properly flowing from crushed stone and raw materials storage to raw grinding mills, blending silos and kiln. That clinker is properly flowing from kiln to cooler to clinker storage, and that coal is properly flowing to coal mill.
- Makes regular visual inspections of raw grinding, finish grinding, blending, clinker burning and cooling, material conveying and coal mill equipment to see that they are functioning properly. Reports malfunctions and repair problems to Production Supervisor and Control Room Operator
- Lubricates compressors, pumps, coal mill gears. Checks operation of automatic lubricating system, adds lubricants when necessary.
- Assists maintenance and repair personnel in repair of equipment.
- Cleans assigned areas. Operate bobcat when necessary to clear area to allow repairmen to get at equipment in making repairs.
- Mixes finish grinding additives when necessary.
- Controls feed rate of materials coming from hoppers by making adjustments to reheostat controls, as directed by Control Room Operator or Supervisor.
- Cleans area around coal and raw material hoppers, lower level feeders to surge bins, shale crusher building, and other assigned areas.
- Exchanges information with Supervisors regarding current operating conditions.
- Operation of the jockey truck to transport trailers as needed.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Additional Education Preferred: Associate's degree
Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day
Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth