Maintenance Mechanic

Thatcher Company, Inc.•Salt Lake City, UT

41d•$30 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with chemical manufacturing processes.
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.

Responsibilities

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)