MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Los Angeles, CA
$ 62000.00 - $ 73000.00
Manufacturing
1/20/2023 11:08:00 AMPST
Job Type:
Retail Direct Hire
Minimum Experience:
3 - 5 years
Recruiter Name:
Paul Casanova
SmartSearch
paulc@amtec.us.com
29647
Job Description
Maintenance Mechanic installs, repairs, maintains, adjusts and overhauls pumps, gearboxes, centrifuges, pipe fitting and cares for all the equipment in our busy chemical manufacturing plant in Marsing, Idaho. This is a key position that contributes to the overall safety and well-being of the manufacturing plant and client’s employees.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
– Perform maintenance on facility buildings, manufacturing equipment, various pumps, motors, piping, reactors, tanks, boilers to support 24 hour operations of the specialty chemical manufacturing plant.
– Work in the field, outdoors and in the mechanic’s skill area performing fabrication, erection, cutting, drilling, fitting and assembly of pipe and other equipment at various heights and on ladders, scaffolds and in pits as needed
– Operate Forklifts to move equipment, heavy loads and drums to work area
– Read and interpret blueprints, assembly diagrams, P&IDs and Isometric drawings
– Work from drawings, sketches & by following verbal or written instructions
– Work safely with and around toxic and corrosive chemicals wearing proper safety equipment (PPE) including hard hat, safety glasses, chemical resistant suit, dust mask, rubber gloves, respirator, safety boots, rain protection gear, apron and other equipment as required
– Promote Quality by demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness within safety / OSHA guidelines
– Observe All Safety, Security & Hazmat procedures using equipment and materials properly; following instructions and in case of an emergency
– Diagnose complex equipment failures, dismantle and reassemble complex equipment
– Install and rearrange complex equipment
– Maintain order; clean debris and lubricant from parts, work area and equipment
– Climb scaffolding, ladders and work at various heights;
– Lift 25 pounds regularly; safely lift up to 70 lbs.
– Complete routine paperwork and maintain accurate records
– Prioritize and plan work activities to complete work in timely manner & meet productivity expectations
– Solve problems, offer creative solutions, communicate ideas effectively
– Perform maintenance on facility buildings, manufacturing equipment, various pumps, motors, piping, reactors, tanks, boilers to support 24 hour operations of the specialty chemical manufacturing plant.
– Work in the field, outdoors and in the mechanic’s skill area performing fabrication, erection, cutting, drilling, fitting and assembly of pipe and other equipment at various heights and on ladders, scaffolds and in pits as needed
– Operate Forklifts to move equipment, heavy loads and drums to work area
– Read and interpret blueprints, assembly diagrams, P&IDs and Isometric drawings
– Work from drawings, sketches & by following verbal or written instructions
– Work safely with and around toxic and corrosive chemicals wearing proper safety equipment (PPE) including hard hat, safety glasses, chemical resistant suit, dust mask, rubber gloves, respirator, safety boots, rain protection gear, apron and other equipment as required
– Promote Quality by demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness within safety / OSHA guidelines
– Observe All Safety, Security & Hazmat procedures using equipment and materials properly; following instructions and in case of an emergency
– Diagnose complex equipment failures, dismantle and reassemble complex equipment
– Install and rearrange complex equipment
– Maintain order; clean debris and lubricant from parts, work area and equipment
– Climb scaffolding, ladders and work at various heights;
– Lift 25 pounds regularly; safely lift up to 70 lbs.
– Complete routine paperwork and maintain accurate records
– Prioritize and plan work activities to complete work in timely manner & meet productivity expectations
– Solve problems, offer creative solutions, communicate ideas effectively
– Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; translate concepts into images; modify designs
Job Requirements
Skills & Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic in an Industrial / Manufacturing plant
- Experience working in a manufacturing plant with hazardous materials (toxic, flammable, corrosive chemicals) safely and in compliance with OSHA / Hazmat & local / federal regulations
- Demonstrated use of various mechanic's tools, inspection gauges and power tools such as grinders, cutters, drills, etc.
- Proven ability to diagnose, repair and maintain pumps commonly found in a chemical manufacturing plant including centrifugal, diaphragm, vacuum, metering, canned motor, magnetic drive, gear / positive displacement
- Maintenance of gearboxes, centrifuges, piping & operating pipe-threading machines
- Requires experience reading and following blueprints, mechanical / Assembly Diagrams, P&IDs and Isometric Drawings
- Operate a Forklift (sit down)
- Ability to perform duties wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including respirators (half-face, full-face, supplied air), masks, gloves, boots, chemical resistant suit while following safety procedures
- Knowledge of performing general fire safety tasks, working with firefighting equipment and chemical fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers
- Follow and interpret product SDS / MDS guidelines and instructions
- Computer skills including Microsoft WORD & EXCEL to provide documentation and prepare reports
- Math skills, calculations, reading and create / draw graphs, measurements, ratios, percentages
- Excellent Communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally with service providers and internal customers
- Must be able to fully understand and strictly adhere to all safety procedures and policies
- Able to function in a crisis situation under direction of Lead operator, supervisor or others in case of emergency in the manufacture of flammable, corrosive and highly toxic chemicals
- High standards of accuracy with attention-to-detail and maintaining cost-effective solutions
- Team player who can proactively assist co-workers; fill-in as needed; provide training and mentor junior associates.
- Physical requirements including regularly lift up to 25 lbs; occasionally lift 50 to 70 lbs.; climb ladders & scaffolding; work in pits and small spaces; outside & in inclement or hot weather
- Must be able to pass post-offer background checks and other appropriate tests as required
- 2+ years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic in an Industrial / Manufacturing plant
- Experience working in a manufacturing plant with hazardous materials (toxic, flammable, corrosive chemicals) safely and in compliance with OSHA / Hazmat & local / federal regulations
- Demonstrated use of various mechanic's tools, inspection gauges and power tools such as grinders, cutters, drills, etc.
- Proven ability to diagnose, repair and maintain pumps commonly found in a chemical manufacturing plant including centrifugal, diaphragm, vacuum, metering, canned motor, magnetic drive, gear / positive displacement
- Maintenance of gearboxes, centrifuges, piping & operating pipe-threading machines
- Requires experience reading and following blueprints, mechanical / Assembly Diagrams, P&IDs and Isometric Drawings
- Operate a Forklift (sit down)
- Ability to perform duties wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including respirators (half-face, full-face, supplied air), masks, gloves, boots, chemical resistant suit while following safety procedures
- Knowledge of performing general fire safety tasks, working with firefighting equipment and chemical fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers
- Follow and interpret product SDS / MDS guidelines and instructions
- Computer skills including Microsoft WORD & EXCEL to provide documentation and prepare reports
- Math skills, calculations, reading and create / draw graphs, measurements, ratios, percentages
- Excellent Communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally with service providers and internal customers
- Must be able to fully understand and strictly adhere to all safety procedures and policies
- Able to function in a crisis situation under direction of Lead operator, supervisor or others in case of emergency in the manufacture of flammable, corrosive and highly toxic chemicals
- High standards of accuracy with attention-to-detail and maintaining cost-effective solutions
- Team player who can proactively assist co-workers; fill-in as needed; provide training and mentor junior associates.
- Physical requirements including regularly lift up to 25 lbs; occasionally lift 50 to 70 lbs.; climb ladders & scaffolding; work in pits and small spaces; outside & in inclement or hot weather
- Must be able to pass post-offer background checks and other appropriate tests as required
Education Requirements
- HS Diploma / GED required
- Certification from a technical school or College desired
- HS Diploma / GED required
- Certification from a technical school or College desired