Thatcher Company, Inc. is a privately owned company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is a diversified chemical manufacturer, compounder, re-packager and distributor. Thatcher Company, Inc and its affiliated companies have over 500 employees in 15 locations in the USA. The company was founded in 1967 and is financially strong with excellent growth prospects. The company has never had a losing year, has no outside debt and has financed all its growth internally.

Electrician

Thatcher Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced industrial electrician to work in the Salt Lake City, UT facility. This position will complement an existing maintenance/production team comprised of other skilled and experienced team members.

Major Accountabilities

• Perform skilled tasks in accordance with national Electrical Code requirements.
• Comply with all city and state electrical code in the performance of tasks.
• Receive oral or written instructions related to work assignments which may be accompanied by sketches and blueprints.
• Execute electrical commissioning plans for a variety of equipment across the site, such as motors, breakers, relays, generators, substations, buses, starters, transformers, HRG, and other industrial equipment 480V
• Provide timely response of all trouble calls. Diagnose and remedy problems as requested. Document tasks completed. Perform start-up and shutdown operations involving the energizing and de-energizing of all equipment. Repair or replace equipment and apparatuses efficiently and in compliance with city and state electrical codes. Document tasks completed and time required.
• Perform preventative maintenance work following established schedules and maintain documentation.
• Participate in the planning, implementation, completion, and follow-up of electrical projects.
• Demonstrate computer skills though PLC programming and computerized purchase order entry.
• Perform machine operation when needed and maintain working knowledge of equipment and plant operations. Perform bench repair tasks in a timely manner.
• Operate power tools, hand tools, electrical test meters, welding and cutting equipment, and man lifts when required.
• Request parts for repair work. Determine time frames for repair of equipment or equipment installations. Prepare accurate daily maintenance work reports.
• Oversee plant equipment operation and recommend changes/improvements/additions/deletions as needed.
• Monitor and work with outside contractors and technical personnel, when required.
• Notify manager of potentially dangerous electrical equipment noted and corrective action taken.
• Daily housekeeping as needed.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Follow Good Housekeeping Practices.
• 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)

Required Qualifications

• 3 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), Mechanics (forklift repairs, boilers, water treatment systems), Rotating equipment (pumps and compressors), Piping Fitting (Steel, PVC), Welding,
• 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.
• Prior experience in a chemical or Petro-chemical manufacturing environment preferred but not required.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident status.

Shift Information

Employee will start on Day Shift and will be required to be on a rotating on call shift.

• Day Shift 6:00am to 2:30pm

Why Thatcher is right for you

• Competitive salary
• The founder of our company set up a defined contribution Profit Sharing Retirement Plan to reward the efforts and loyalty of all our employees. It is fully funded by the company and no employee contribution or match is an element of the plan. The plan allows for a yearly contribution of up to 25% of an employee’s salary. The results of company operations are reviewed every year to determine the contribution amount for each employee. 2019 marked the 46th consecutive year of maximum funding.
• Additional benefits including health, dental, life insurance, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays and 50% additional education reimbursement.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Excellent career opportunities with a growing company
• A great work environment where your contribution can be recognized, and you can reach your full potential.