Mechanical Technician
Ravena, NY, US, 12143
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We’re seeking a Mechanical Technician who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America.
Job Title: Mechanical Technician | Req ID: 16206 | HR Contact: Kara Elizabeth O'ROURKE | Location: Ravena Cement Plant NY
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.
As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.
Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.
ABOUT THE ROLE
To work as part of a team to ensure the continuous operation of the cement plant and associated facilities in order to maximize operational efficiency in an environment of continuous learning and improvement; to maintain, troubleshoot and repair plant equipment in accordance with plant needs within MSHA, and AMRIZE safety guidelines.
WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH
- Perform all work according to MSHA and plant health and safety procedures and policies, put safety first in everything you do.
- Perform mechanical maintenance work to ensure safe, continuous and efficient operations. Fabrication, assembly, welding, and cutting following safe and accepted maintenance practices to maintain high equipment reliability.
- Dismantles, repairs, and reassembles equipment using an array of mechanical tools and equipment, not limited to, but including, wrenches, pneumatic tools, cutting and welding equipment, an array of workshop equipment, rigging equipment, etc.
- May be asked to serve as a member of a Continuous Improvement Group to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Troubleshoot potential concerns required to achieve and maintain maximum productivity.
- Report maintenance problems to the appropriate supervisor and participate in the development of corrective and preventative maintenance plans.
- Perform preventive/proactive inspections and document findings as directed by the maintenance supervisor and continuous improvement groups.
- Exercise good housekeeping practices at all times.
- Safely operate mobile equipment as required.
- Perform any and all other duties as may be assigned from time to time. Will be required to work some rotating shifts to help cover shift workers vacation.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Required Education: High School diploma/GED
Additional Education Preferred: Mechanical Qualifications/ Certificates of training
Field of Study Preferred: Mechanical Maintenance
Required Training/Certifications: Trade certificate, technical degree or equivalent and/or relevant experience
Required Work Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment in maintenance
Additional Requirements:
Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The Physical demands described herein 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.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.
- The employee will frequently be required to walk on rocky, irregular surfaces that may be muddy and in reduced lighting conditions.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; water related hazards; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat.
- The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, proximity to electrical equipment, and vibration.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but occasionally loud.
Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nearest Major Market: Albany