Millwright Mechanic

Salem, OR, US, 97317

Job ID:  501670

RiverBend Materials, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division family, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion.  We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, national aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and construction family of companies.  For over 80 years, we have worked to be the preferred source of quality rock products, concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services.   We have been recognized by numerous organizations for our commitment to safety, customer service, and innovation.  

Position Overview

If you are a skilled individual in construction and looking for your next step, our team can provide you with a fun and challenging opportunity to grow with an industry leader. This position entails the installation, repair, and maintenance of plant mechanical equipment for Aggregate, Ready Mix, and Asphalt plants.

Location: Salem, OR. Travel to South Valley and Corvallis as needed.

Wage:  $30+/HR, DOE

Shift: Primarily work 10 hours per day, 5 days per week. Nights/weekends/overtime as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school, or three years’ experience in mechanical repairs. 

• Experience with diagnosis and troubleshooting on electrical, hydraulic, and air systems.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
• Safety minded professional who demonstrates good performance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Demonstrates the ability to conform to and maintain OSHA, MSHA, DOT and all other company or state rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates the willingness to work overtime and weekends/holidays as needed.
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam and pre-employment controlled substance testing.
• Must have current US Authorization to work or ability to obtain without company assistance prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical skills including knowledge of machines, tools, equipment, mechanic’s hand tools, power tools, welding and cutting equipment, lubricating tools, hoists, cranes, service trucks, electrical testing, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Previous crushing and/or maintenance experience.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Receives instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation, and repair work to be done.
• Interprets prints and plans; develops sketches, diagrams, and prints as required.
• Inspects mechanical equipment for defects and improper operations such as misalignment, wear, insufficient lubrications, production of defective material, etc. 
• Determines the best way to make repairs to minimize divergence from quality and production standards.
• Understands the need for quick turnaround to prevent loss of production and adheres to that.
• Advises when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize detrimental effects on quality, productivity, and machinery. 
• Make corrections and repairs necessary to follow OSHA & MSHA requirements.
• Dismantles, cleans, repairs, installs, maintains, assembles, and lubricates mechanical equipment.
• Assembles and aligns gears, bearings, shafts, etc. involving the application of press, sliding, and running fits.
• Able to field fabricate and erect steel and wood structures.
• Operates simple and sophisticated tools, such as drill press, pipe threading machine, power saw lathes, key-seater, etc. in the performance of their duties. 
• Erects scaffolds and performs rigging as necessary.
• Changes, set-up and adjusts equipment as required by current operating conditions and standards. 
• Works out of man lift bucket truck, structural steel frames, scaffolding and boats or floats.
• Performs all types of electric and gas welding, burning, and brazing as required on construction and maintenance of equipment.
• Uses precision testing equipment to determine sources and causes of trouble.
• Uses micrometers, gauges, measuring and balancing machines to perform close tolerance adjustment for all operation and steering equipment. 
• Test operates repaired equipment as necessary. 
• Makes field repairs when necessary to get equipment back in service.
• Keeps records as required.
• Complete work orders and keep record of activities.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and work area
• Attend meetings as required or directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Company Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k with Roth option & 5% Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Annual Performance Based Incentives
• Potential for Overtime
• Parental Leave
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, PPE will be provided by our team to keep you safe. Please provide your own pair of steel-toed or composite-toed boots.
• May require traveling for periods of time to perform job duties at various job site locations.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is frequently required to reach with arms waist to shoulder height, sit, stand, walk and handle/grasp equipment and machines.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift, carry and/or push/pull anywhere up to 50-75 lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to crawl, kneel, bend, squat, crouch or climb. And reach with arms above shoulder height or below knee height.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, however, PPE will be provided by our team to keep you safe. Please provide your own pair of steel-toed boots.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

RiverBend Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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