Mechanic Technician - A

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between.  We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary 

Under the general supervision of the Mine Maintenance Manager and the direct supervision of the Mine Maintenance Foreman, Mine Mechanic A does expert level troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, repair, and construction work in the mine to maintain the efficiency and longevity of equipment, minimizing downtime and contributing to a safe and productive work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies expert / leader level knowledge of one or more of the following skills and has a working knowledge of most of the remainder, i.e., electric and gas welding, black smithing, rigging, pipe fitting, hydrolytic, diesel, and other internal combustion engines, machine tool setup and operation, sheet metal layout and working, heavy and light machinery repair, construction, maintenance and installation. 
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and apply best practices to successfully repair and maintain top of the line mining equipment.
• Perform painting and carpentry work.
• Assist in training those with lesser skills and may maintain firefighting equipment.
• Frequently direct the works of others of equal or lower classification.
• Operate all plant tools, read, and work from most blueprints and interpret construction knowledge of shop mathematics.
• Perform routine tasks such as greasing, oiling, cleaning, and inspection of equipment, buildings, and attachments.
• Locate and remedy trouble in most of the plant’s various machines, equipment, and installations in the field of the skill or skills in which he is proficient.
• Keep working area clean, neat, and orderly, and tools clean and in good repair.
• Perform other duties of a related nature, as directed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•  Must be a qualified Journeyman Mechanic with at least (3) years training and experience.
• One-year general shop experience and one year in a specialty.
• Must be able to obtain an appropriate blasting license at the time of hire / qualification and maintain during employment
• Able to cut and weld on various types of metal – weld vertical and overhead and operate and use diesel welder. Also, must be able to determine types and size of welding rods used on a particular metal.
• Must be able to operate mobile equipment, such as a forktruck, crane, and winch truck.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Able to repair and troubleshoot diesel engines, belt conveyors, mobile equipment, hydraulic equipment, pumps, and other equipment – complete the necessary reports on equipment.
• Ability to independently solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Work Environment

• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to self and coworkers; promote safe workplace
• Must be able to work safely in varying temperatures in mine workplace, and outside year round
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds 
• Must be able to wear steel-toed shoes and safety glasses
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary
• Must be able to work at heights as required
• Must be 21 or older and obtain a Blasters License with ATF clearance. 

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.