Lubrication Technician - New Braunfels, TX

 

 

Job ID:  498116

 

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 Analyst

Reports to:  Reliability Engineer

Shift:  7am-330pm Monday-Friday, 1 week on rotation for call-outs

Pay:  $22+

 

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, Paid Sick Time

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Disability Pay 

• Life Insurance 

• Growth Opportunities and more! 

 

Summary:

 

The Lubrication Analyst performs all lubrication activities to prevent failures and optimize lubrication costs. This position requires being on call and working days or nights.

 

What you’ll be contributing: 

 

• Services and lubricates plant equipment as per lube route/protocol, including bearings, gearboxes, compressors, hydraulic pumps and lines and pnuematic pumps
• Conducts Area Safety Inspections and Job Observations routinely.
• Addresses any environmental and safety issues/concerns proactively.
• Keeps and maintains lubrication chart for plant equipment.
• Works with suppliers and service contractors for troubleshooting and maintaining equipment
• Inspects equipment during lubrication.
• Inspects lubrication systems using check sheets; record and trend critical parameters like temperature, flow, level, etc.
• Maintains and continuously improves lube storage and handling room
• Maintains and constantly improves used oil, drums, and media storage areas to comply fully with environmental regulations.
• Works with the environmental department.
• Maintains good working conditions for all tools and equipment used in the lubrication department
• Disposes of used oil, filters, and media properly.
• Prevents and cleans oil spills and leaks.
• Orders lubricant as required to maintain optimal stock weekly.
• Performs Preventive Maintenance (PM) and repairs lube systems or equipment.
• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor  

 

To succeed in this position, you will need: 

 

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role preferred
• High school graduation or equivalent is required 
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Willingness to learn, training will be provided  

 

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 sp