Millwright / Mechanic

Safety-Focused Mechanic

The ideal candidate is a safety-focused mechanic with at least three years of cement plant or heavy industrial maintenance experience. They have hands-on experience with preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, motor and bearing replacements, alignments, conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, and compressors. This individual can troubleshoot mechanical systems, read blueprints, use precision measuring tools, and support reliable plant operations. They are dependable, physically capable of working in an industrial environment, and committed to maintaining a safe and productive workplace.

As a Mechanic C, you will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant and quarry equipment to support safe, reliable operations. You will diagnose and repair mechanical systems, replace and install equipment components, perform alignments and preventive maintenance, troubleshoot conveyors, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, and other rotating equipment, and assist with new equipment installations. You will work with precision measuring tools, interpret mechanical drawings and specifications, and ensure all work is completed in accordance with safety standards while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Experience:

• Must have experience with bearing replacements, motor replacements, motor alignments, equipment rebuilds, preventive maintenance, compressor experience, screw conveyors, belt conveyors, elevators, gearboxes, and various pumps, etc.
• Must have a minimum of three years cement plant or heavy industry experience performing mechanical / preventive maintenance tasks.
• Stable work history.

Skills and abilities you will need:

• General mechanical and millwright skills
• Must be able to work any shift as needed.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred, but not required.
• Be able to perform the necessary mechanical repairs relative to cement plant operation.
• Be able to use necessary measuring devices, and tolerances understanding to perform the duties of the position.
• Lubrication system troubleshooting and system repairs, and Basic Hydraulics.
• Basic equipment part nomenclature understanding.
• Be able to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, sketches, and manufacturer's specifications.
• Be able to operate oxy-acetylene and electrical welding and cutting equipment to satisfactorily weld or cut all types of metal in any position.
• Be able to make new equipment and machinery installations.
• Be able to make necessary motor and equipment alignments, and basic vibration and troubleshooting on equipment.
• Be able to apply proper safety requirements to any/all jobs being done
• Be able to perform such clean-up work as is necessary to keep tools, equipment, and working areas clean, orderly, and safe.
• Good physical condition as position requires bending, kneeling, walking, standing, climbing, stairs and lifting; high degree of manual dexterity and coordination and good eye/hand coordination.

GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes, and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries in Mexico and the United States. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance, and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance plans, and a 401K.

At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value for their construction projects. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work, and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates, and other construction materials. Join the family!

An Equal Opportunity Employer GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.