What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic position at MLC?
Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Why consider a career at MLC?
MLC was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2024.
Benefits & Professional Growth
MLC offers a competitive and thoughtfully designed rewards package that supports both financial security and long-term career development:
The purpose of this position is to assist the Maintenance Superintendent and The Team Lead in maintaining all plant and mobile equipment. The individual will carry out assigned work orders for all preventative and corrective maintenance while following all applicable safety standards and best practices. They will work alongside the production department to perform housekeeping needs and other production duties to facilitate the operational needs of the site.
Benefits and perquisites may vary based on the nature and location of each job.
Click here for MLC EEO information
About MLC
MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company’s expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business. For more information, visit https://www.mlc.com/.
Why consider a career at MLC?
MLC was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2024.
- Highly collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation
- Safety and sustainability are top priorities
- Excellent compensation, benefits, generous perks; focused on employee wellbeing
- Great development and advancement opportunities
- Bring your real self to work, come grow with us!
Benefits & Professional Growth
MLC offers a competitive and thoughtfully designed rewards package that supports both financial security and long-term career development:
- 401(k) Plan The company matches a portion of employee 401(k) contributions and also provides an additional employer-funded contribution, regardless of employee participation, to help support long‑term retirement savings.
- Tuition Reimbursement Reimbursement for 100% of approved eligible education expenses after six months of employment to support continued learning and career advancement.
- Vacation and Holiday Pay Employees receive paid vacation as well as recognized company-paid holidays to support work-life balance throughout the year.
- Health Savings & Wellness Benefits Employer HSA contributions for medical plan participants, a comprehensive wellness program, and $100 annually toward a gym membership.
- Disability & Employee Assistance Coverage Company‑provided disability insurance and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health, financial, and personal support resources.
- Incentive Program Eligibility for performance-based incentive opportunities aligned with individual and organizational success.
- Career Growth & Development Opportunities Access to professional development resources and opportunities within a growing, global organization.
- Coming soon…Student Loan Reimbursement assistance
The purpose of this position is to assist the Maintenance Superintendent and The Team Lead in maintaining all plant and mobile equipment. The individual will carry out assigned work orders for all preventative and corrective maintenance while following all applicable safety standards and best practices. They will work alongside the production department to perform housekeeping needs and other production duties to facilitate the operational needs of the site.
- Make sure maintenance jobs are performed correctly per SOP’s and company policies
- Monitor parts and materials required to perform maintenance work orders
- Perform routine plant and mobile equipment inspections
- Assist other maintenance employees as needed
- Repair plant equipment
- Perform skilled hydraulic, pneumatic, and other mechanical repairs
- Repair electrical requirements for the plan
- Employees are expected to perform other responsibilities as needed.
- Education: High School Diploma, GED, or 2-year degree in Industrial Maintenance preferred.
- Experience: 1-3 years of actual maintenance experience.
- Skills: Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and other MLC software. Basic welding skills – advanced welding skills are preferred but not required
- Abilities: Electrical troubleshooting and repair - advanced electrical skills are preferred but not required. Knowledge of both hydraulic and pneumatic systems with regards to repair. Knowledge of various rotating mechanical equipment including belt conveyors, screw conveyors, bucket elevators, vibrating screens and vibrating feeders. Knowledge of power transmission devices including gear drives, and belt drives. Operate a variety of mobile equipment including Bobcat, forklifts, man lifts, haul trucks and front-end loader
- Schedule: Must be able to work a rotating on call schedule
Benefits and perquisites may vary based on the nature and location of each job.
Click here for MLC EEO information
About MLC
MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company’s expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business. For more information, visit https://www.mlc.com/.
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