Maintenance Mechanic

Job Details Job Location : Thatcher Company Inc - Salt Lake City, UT Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $25.00 - $29.00 Hourly Job Shift : Day Description Plant Mechanic/Plant Maintenance Technician

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.

Essential Job Functions:

• · 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)

Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Abilities

• Capability to work in diverse weather conditions (snow, cold, rain).
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50-100 pounds.
• Stamina to climb ladders and stand for extended periods.