Millwright/Diesel Mechanic (Salcha, AK)
About The Position
We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Millwright/Diesel Mechanic within our Orica USA Commercial team. This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing heavy equipment and mobile machinery. Duties include maintaining and repairing large-scale industrial and mining equipment, including loaders, forklifts, and other mobile units to ensure maximum uptime, optimal performance, safety, and reliability. In addition, this role will support and operate the manufacturing facilities safely, efficiently, and effectively to address production and distribution requirements. This position will also provide a quality service in the manufacture of bulk emulsions to our customers in a safe and environmentally conscious manner. Work schedule Monday thru Thursday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM 12-hour shifts with availability for emergency callouts
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of Millwright, mechanical, or relevant experience
- At least 5 years of light vehicle or diesel mechanic experience is a plus
- Strong knowledge of:
- Hydraulic systems (including troubleshooting and component rebuilds)
- Diesel engines and powertrains
- Electrical systems on mobile equipment
- Skilled in welding, fabrication, and rigging
- Ability to operate diagnostic tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Demonstrates courage, models resilience and flexibility
- Possess an unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values, and solid character
- Builds the trust of others
- Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Self-aware and open to feedback
- Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy, integrity & accountability
- High level decision making & problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated, well organised, and logical, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- The position requires physical labor and the ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Pushing, pulling, bending, and squatting while using equipment
- Ability to work long hours
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with mining or heavy industrial environments preferred.
- Journeyman Millwright certification or equivalent experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Repair and maintain heavy mobile equipment such as loaders, prime movers, telehandlers, and forklifts.
- Diagnoses and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems on mobile and stationary equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on mobile machinery to reduce downtime.
- Conduct precision alignments and component replacements for gearboxes, bearings, and drive systems.
- Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints for complex repairs.
- Collaborate with operations to schedule repairs and minimize production impact.
- Maintain accurate records in CMMS for all maintenance activities.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations during all tasks.
- Assist in the as-needed plant operation and support.
- Coordination and completion of maintenance inspections on plant pump units
- Assist manager and team with all aspects of maintenance for the facility and plant.
- Provide feedback to management on common mode failures and communicate appropriate actions back to regional operations.
- Regional equipment documentation kept up to date in SAP.
- Assist the regional Technical Services team with basic fieldwork.
- Maintain inventory of parts and equipment and schedule maintenance.
- The position may require out-of-state travel, mostly by air. Occasional (as necessary only) overnight stays for training
Benefits
- Medical/Prescription Drug - Three (3) plans to choose from
- Dental - Two (2) plans to choose from
- Vision - Two (2) plans to choose from
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Company provided Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
- Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
- Voluntary Legal Plan
- 401(k) + Company Match
- Company provided Maternity Leave
- Company provided Bonding Leave
- Accrued Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick & Safe Time
- Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
