What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic position at Thatcher Company, Inc.?
Job Details
Description
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. Thatchers diversification, coupled with ever broadening product offerings, allows us to provide job security to our employees and respond to the changing needs of our customers and the marketplace. Our core values include insuring safety in all our activities, proper environment stewardship, a focus on providing our customers superior products and service, insuring employee success, win-win relationships and continuous improvement.
Maintenance Mechanic
Thatcher Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced industrial maintenance mechanic 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
- 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)
Shift
- Day: Monday thru Friday 7:00AM to 3:30PM
- Occasional OT required
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 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), 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.
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
Salary : $25 - $29
