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.