Mechanical Maintenance Journeyman

Overview

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States.  With over 1,300 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country.  Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings. 

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.

Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA.  We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.

Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning.   We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and works from prints and technical instructions.
• Furnishes and uses own complement of hand tools, company tools and equipment.
• Keeps work area and equipment neat and clean.
• Installs, tests, maintains and repairs all mechanical equipment in accordance with regulations and specifications; fits, assembles, erects, installs, maintains and repairs mechanical plant and equipment.
• Inspects, tests and aligns testing equipment throughout the plant.
• Installs, troubleshoot, adjusts, services, maintains and repairs mechanical equipment for various types of lifts and conveyor belts.
• Maintains the machines and equipment in efficient operating, condition. Performs duties such as: dismantling, moving, installing, commissioning, adjusting or repairing machines, power shafting, pulleys, conveyors, hoists, and other equipment; uses hoist dollies, rollers, tracks, and cranes (overhead and mobile),to aid in moving machinery, uses wrenches, hammers, and other hand tools in erecting or dismantling machines, and installing new or repair parts, uses measuring devices, such as squares, in installing the machine and equipment in correct positions, and aligning power shafting and pulleys.
• Material altered in field such as: framing, cutting bending, drilling and burning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution is required
• Must possess a working knowledge of maintenance
• Must be able to perform duties in confined spaces, heights, same position for prolong durations, and any type of climate
• Must be able to weld
• 2nd shift position-2:30pm-10:30pm.
• Must have at least 4 years experience as a MW or MMJ

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Climbing, Crawling, Balancing, Bending (bending at the waist, lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist), Kneeling, Reaching, Grasping (use of both hands), Squatting, Repetitive Motions, Manipulative finger movements with both hands, Use of Wrists (Flexing or Rotating with both wrists), Use of both feet, Use of Arm Above Shoulder (needs both arms), Use of Arm Below Shoulder (needs both arms). Extended periods of time in same position, Confine space, Perform duties in all climates i.e. weather, extreme temperatures, Heights, Lift and carry up to 100 lbs. Capable of wearing respiratory protective equipment, i.e. disposable respirators; will require a pulmonary function test. Work in dust, fumes, gases and chemicals.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

Climbing is ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body ability is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion. Balancing is maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind or balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Stooping is bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires fill use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Walking is moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.

SENSORY ABILITIES:

General vision, hears, listen, and speak clearly.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Safety glasses, steel-toe safety shoes, hardhat, and hearing protection.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Moderate to Extreme Climate Conditions, Dust, Chemical and Gas Fumes, Confined Spaces. Work under pressure/stress. Working rapidly.

Must pass written aptitude test with 70% or higher to be considered for position

Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.