SALARY:
$35.00-$ 40.00/hr
WELCOME TO VCNA!
We are United Materials, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA).
As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.
With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.
Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it.
We are currently searching for a Plant Maintenance Mechanic.
Summary/Job Scope: Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems in industrial establishments by performing the following duties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
- Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problems or repair machines.
- Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
- Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
- Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
- Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
- Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
- Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures.
- Responsible for the preventive maintenance of all the equipment in the plant, including building Preventive Maintenance.
- Troubleshoots and replaces defective electrical apparatus, such as switches, relays, motors, and electrical and electronic components of machinery equipment.
- Responsible for ordering and/or notifying the designated person to order the parts related to maintenance.
Qualifications:
- Must have welding and cutting torch skills to work with metal to repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment. Ability to perform small fabricating jobs in plant.
- Must have basic electric wiring understanding to trouble shoot and repair. Skills helpful include: checking a motor or fuse disconnects box for continuity, replacing electric eyes, replacing motor leads, and using a voltage meter in a 480 volt, three-phase environment.
- Overtime and Saturday work will be mandatory if events or emergencies so dictate.
- Must be able to perform preventative maintenance chores such as cleaning chutes and changing dust house filter bags as needed.
- Must adhere to including lockout-tagout, confined space, fall protection, respiratory protection and all other applicable safety policies incurred performing work duties.
- Requires good communication skills and must be able to work in a team environment.
- Able to work with management to help improve and maintain a good preventative maintenance program.
- Needs to be self-motivated and have the ability to work alone at times in an unsupervised atmosphere.
Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in air compressor systems and air solenoid valves and their operation
Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Requirements:
- Be able to climb, lift up to 50lbs unassisted.
Work Environment:
- Job requires climbing and working in high places on plant equipment occasionally.
- Ability to work around moving parts on machines, in all types of weather, various heights and in enclosed spaces.
Note: This job description may not cover all duties and requirements and may include additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Being part of VCNA is being part of building famous landmarks such as Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Darlington Nuclear Station and Ryerson Centre, St. Regis Chicago and 150 N. Riverside, Louis High-Speed Rail in Chicago and more!
- Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas.
- Training, professional development
- Competitive wages, vacation, and benefits.
OUR PEOPLE
We care about people - all people. At VCNA, we take safety, health and wellness seriously. We're dedicated to giving our employees a safe workplace, our neighbors a safe environment and our customers a high-quality and safe product. Safety first -and always!
Our VC Way reflects who we are, inspiring us to unite our culture and be our best: Our Way of Being: ethical and respectful, Our Way of Working: together with excellence and Our Way of Thriving: with the courage to transform.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
We have a results-oriented culture that values being open, honest, and authentic. It's part of our DNA. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team by providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or economic status - a workplace where you can express your individuality and be your best self!
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Industrial maintenance: 2 years (Required)
- Skid steer loader: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
