Production Utility - Seattle, WA

Ash Grove Cement Company • Seattle, WA

394d • $72,467 - $72,467

About The Position

The Production Utility position at Ash Grove Cement involves supporting plant operations through various tasks including equipment maintenance, safety compliance, and quality control. This role is essential for ensuring the efficient functioning of the cement production process and requires a combination of mechanical and electrical knowledge, as well as the ability to operate mobile equipment safely.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 3 years' processing experience with responsibility for mechanical and electrical systems preferred in a cement or related industrial plant facility.
• Extensive knowledge of plant operations and processes.
• Ability to operate programmable logic control systems, use general hand tools, and operate plant processing equipment in a safe manner.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Skills needed include logic, problem solving, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to monitor all production processing functions to maintain efficiency and quality standards.
• Ability to collect and prepare samples.
• Ability to run a full battery of control lab tests as needed.
• Ability to operate lab computer to enter data.
• ISO 14001 Training Plan.
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Willingness to learn, training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Make periodic inspections of field conveyors, electrical gauges, bearing temperatures, oil temperatures, and other related equipment data.
• Operate mobile equipment to transfer/haul raw materials and cleanup material spills.
• Analyze and troubleshoot electrical systems and related components.
• Perform equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
• Inspect and monitor positions of gates, valves, and chutes for proper operations and perform adjustments as needed.
• Inspect pre-heater to ensure proper flow.
• Perform silo and bin measurements as specified by the assigned shift.
• Perform general clean-up activities as needed around machinery.
• Obtain product samples and perform quality tests in the laboratory as assigned.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match and profit-sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED