Maintenance Mechanic

Palmetto, Florida

Salary Details: $25.00 - 35.00 a year

Thatcher Group Inc.
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Job Details

Job Location: Thatcher Chemical of Florida - Palmetto - Palmetto, FL

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Description

Plant Mechanic/Plant Maintenance Technician

Thatcher Company, Inc., founded in 1967 in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a financially robust and diversified chemical manufacturer with a steadfast commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and superior customer service. With over 500 employees across 15 locations in the USA, the company prioritizes employee success through its fully funded Profit-Sharing Plan, reflecting its continuous profitability and dedication to staff welfare and loyalty.

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Plant Mechanic/Plant Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless operation and maintenance of our plant's equipment. The successful candidate will be entrusted with a range of responsibilities, from executing projects assigned by the Plant Manager and Operations Lead to maintaining a variety of mechanical systems.

Essential Job Functions
  • Complete projects as assigned by the maintenance manager.
  • Successfully maintain plant assets and mechanical systems minimizing down-time and maximizing equipment utilization and equipment life
  • Ability to think on your feet and change direction at a moment's notice
  • Ability to own work processes and meet deadlines
  • Successful history of working in a team environment
  • Ability to work safely with strict adherence to established company policies, safety protocols, OSHA requirements and industry safety practices
  • Good communication skills, demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions (verbal and written)
  • Ability to understand, interpret and follow technical construction and mechanical drawings and plans.
  • Ability to use hand tools and other chemical plant machinery safely (JLG, forklifts etc.)
  • Ability to work safely in a variety of climates (hot/cold, dry/humid, snow)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • 5+ years' experience with a high level of competency in a general maintenance environment
  • Priority will be given to candidates with experience in the following order:
  • Electrical (PLC, HMI, instrumentation, and general control systems)
  • Pump Repair and replacement
  • Mechanics (forklift repairs, boilers, water treatment systems)
  • Rotating equipment (pumps and compressors)
  • Pipe Fitting (Steel, PVC)
  • Boilers up to 150HP
  • Welding Certificates
  • Understanding of OSHA rules
  • Knowledge and competence of basic computer functions (Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Ability to understand, interpret and follow technical construction and mechanical drawings and plans.
  • Read, write, and understand the English language
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident status.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in a chemical or Petro-Chemical manufacturing environment
  • Experience using, following and completing work orders.
  • Skills in operating and maintaining forklifts.
  • Proficiency in various processes such as tote filling, railcar offloading, and moving.

Physical Abilities

  • Capability to work in diverse weather conditions (snow, cold, rain).
  • Ability to lift objects weighing 50-100 pounds.
  • Stamina to climb ladders and stand for extended periods.
Date Posted: 26 May 2024
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