Maintenance Mechanic

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

Will perform a variety of preventive, routine and emergency tasks for the upkeep and sustaining of plant machinery and infrastructure used to produce high performance pigments. Support production facility that runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week to meet customer demands.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Complete millwright activities to include the construction, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting repair and refitting of stationary industrial machinery, mechanical and hydraulic equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and specifications.
• Experience with pumps, piping and gear box rebuilds
• Sheet metal and construction fabrication work to include the cutting, welding and forming of sheet metal, metal bar and stock to design requirements and specifications.
• Complete plumbing and pipefitting to include the cutting and welding of pipe, installation of valving and gasketing to design requirements and specifications.
• Refrigeration maintenance activities include the operation, installation, maintenance troubleshooting repair and refitting of ammonia compressors and ice making and delivery system.
• Complete preventative maintenance activities to include but not limited to lubrication, visual inspection, and functional checks; perform repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Work on steam systems including operation of the site boilers, troubleshooting of and replacement of steam traps, steam pipe work, condensate pumps and associated systems.
• Be able to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.
• Adhere to all safety and work procedures.
• Respiratorqualified.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma/equivalent preferred or pass a pre-employment screening assessment.

• May be required to pass written and hands-on testing.
• 3 - 5 years' maintenance experience with industrial machinery, mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Experience with pumps, piping and gear box rebuilds.
• Respirator qualification required; must meet OSHA fit testing and medical clearance requirements.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• Full-time position
• May be required to work 12-hour day or night shift, 4 days on/4 days off OR 1st shift position, 4 10-hour days