Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Jost Chemical is seeking an ambitious, hard-working Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join the Jost Maintenance Team!

Are you looking for a career at a fast-paced environment, where your hard work and dedication will pay off? Are you a team player, who sets goals to get the job done and would like to use your skills to grow with a great company?

Then, this position is right for you!

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - 12 hour nights

Position: Full time

Our offer:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance after 60 days.
• 3% Safe Harbor contribution to your 401k.
• Up to a 4% Discretionary Match (like a profit-sharing contribution) to your 401k.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees eligible first day of employment.
• 9 Company Paid Holidays (72 hours) each year.
• Uniforms Provided
• Foot Protection- annual allowance for all laboratory, maintenance and production employees.
• 24-hour access to our free, on-site fitness center.
• We provide Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Jost Chemical is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the chemical manufacturing industry.

Background

• Works under general supervision of the Maintenance Manager in a GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards
• Maintains production and quality by ensuring proper operation of machinery and mechanical equipment

Tasks

• Perform general plant maintenance (corrective and preventive) and troubleshooting including equipment repair, electrical work, plumbing, etc.
• May include tank service; piping; valve replacement and rebuilds; mixers/agitators/pumps; air compressors, chillers, and hot oil systems; service/repair seals, gaskets, O-rings; electrical; machine controls; machine guards and safeties
• Any other tasks deemed necessary by Management for the betterment of Jost operations

Specifications

• High school diploma or GED and technical school certificate
• Three (3)- Five (5) years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment with welding, machine shop, and fabrication experience
• Knowledge of:
  • Mathematics and English comprehension
  • Machine diagnostics
  • Safety policies and procedures as well as health and environmental rules and regulations
  • Skill in:
    • Fabricating repair parts by using machine shop tools and equipment
    • Troubleshooting and maintaining equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt
    • Mechanical/ hydraulic and pneumatics concepts related to manufacturing equipment
    • Organized and self-motivated
    • Reading drawings, service manuals and blueprints
    • Ability to:
      • Work in extreme cold and hot (120F) environment
      • Comprehend oral and written English instruction
      • Lift up to 50 pounds and drive fork truck in safe and efficient manner
      • Follow established policies and procedures
      • Work independently within a team environment to assist others as needed
      • Operate and maintain wide variety of maintenance tools and equipment
      • Exhibit manual dexterity, perceptual speed and extent flexibility
      • Adapt to rapidly changing priorities based on business needs
      • Pass pre-employment physical with drug screen and physical capabilities test
      • Good Work Ethic and willing to train