Preventative Maintenance Technician - Drake

•   Perform Area Inspections of the plant to conform to a predictive maintenance mindset.
•  Inspects completed work for conformity to statutory and company regulations, checks the integrity of equipment used, and ensures that all required tests are done before turning over equipment to production.
• Performs preventative maintenance repairs of all cement plant equipment (roller presses, crushers, ball mills, pumps, compressors, screening equipment, conveying equipment).
• Analyze all jobs focusing on safety and properly execute a JHA and WAE.
• Troubleshoot the cause of the broken equipment and perform proper repair.
•   Responsible for setting up equipment for jobs performed by contractors.
• Maintains appropriate records, produces written reports and follows inspection schedules in coordination with Maintenance Management.
• Analyzes procedures and methods within the area of responsibility and seeks new ways to improve the area.

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A technical or Associate degree is preferred. 
•  5 years of maintenance experience, preferred, with prior experience in the cement or mining industry desirable.

• Plant  | 98%  | of time  | Extreme heat, cold, noise, vibrations
• Toolroom  | 2%  | of time
• Dust and toxic material in the environment | Heavy  | Up to 100 lbs
• Walk around the field, confined spaces, climb stairs and towers  | Heavy  | Up to 50 lbs
• High noise exposure, and extreme temperature changes  | Heavy  | Up to 20 lbs
• Chemical substances, flash burn  | Medium  | Up to 20 lbs
• Liftover 50 lbs equipment and parts  | Very Heavy  | Up to 150 lbs

Drake Cement and its sister location—the Tehachapi Cement Plant in California—form the cement unit of UNACEM North America. Together, they create a single, integrated business with an expansive market in the Southwest United States.Why choose UNA? Competitive Wages and Excellent Benefits: We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits packages, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, to ensure your peace of mind while on the job.401k and Company Matching: Our 401k plus company matching will help you build wealth and hit your retirement goals.Health Savings Account (HSA): An HSA allows you to care for your health and save money.Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Our paid time off and paid holidays allow you to spend time with your loved ones stress-free.Diversity and Equal Opportunity: We promote workplace diversity by ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity.Community Involvement: Drake is deeply involved in our communities and allows employees to volunteer for great causes.Tuition Reimbursement Program: We support our employees who have demonstrated excellent performance by qualifying them for the Drake Tuition Reimbursement Program.Safety: Safety is one of our core values. We lead by example and look out for one another.Join us at UNA and be a part of a more considerable manufacturing effort with over 100 years of history and a focus on sustainability and social responsibility. We have some fantastic jobs lined up to help you grow with us!