| Full job description BASIC INFORMATION: Omya offers a fast-paced, supportive, and evolving culture. Our company has a strong history of developing and promoting from within. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and a market leading 401k. The Mechanical Maintenance Technician will perform a variety of tasks to assure the proper operation of plant processing equipment by performing mechanical plant maintenance as directed. RESPONSIBILITIES: Live the Omya Values; Modesty, Courtesy, Integrity, and Perseverance.
Maintain safe working conditions and practices to achieve a zero (0) lost time injury record within the area of responsibility. Perform work duties in accordance with Omya Quality Systems Manual procedures.
Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair all plant mechanical equipment as directed by the Mechanical Maintenance Lead or Supervisor.
Regularly communicate interdepartmentally on the status of jobs, projected completion time, and the need (if any) for assistance.
Accurately and completely document work effort and job status.
Perform equipment rigging.
Working at height from scaffolding, man lifts, and ladders.
Keep work area clean, safe, and in orderly condition. Perform safety and mechanical inspections of work area and equipment before and after work performed.
Follow all company safety regulations. Report immediately any accidents, safety violations, or other incidents to the area supervisor.
Regularly respond to call-ins (nights, weekends, and holidays) for emergency mechanical equipment repair. This involves a greater-than-usual level of responsibility to bring the problem to resolution either by completing the repair or identifying and communicating with those in a position to do so.
Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: 3-5 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance required.
This position demands a high level of mechanical aptitude.
Areas of competence include, but are not limited to, millwright, machinist, heavy equipment maintenance, pipe fitting and/or general maintenance, welding/cutting, precision measurements, attention to detail, and documentation.
Willingness to learn new technology – vibration, thermography, ultrasound.
Job requires self-motivation and an ability to hold yourself to a high standard of quality work, in turn reducing frequency of repairs and increasing reliability.
Exposure to solvents and lubricants, dust and fumes as well as other substances.
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions, noise, and heat.
Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting, climbing, reaching, pushing and pulling. Occasional lifting of objects up to 100lbs.
Must be able to read drawings to assemble and disassemble equipment, understand and carry out preventative maintenance according to the appropriate schedules. ABOUT OMYA: Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals – mainly fillers and pigments derived from calcium carbonate and dolomite – and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals. The company provides a wealth of product solutions that contribute to its customers’ competitiveness and productivity in multiple industries such as Construction, Paper & Board, Polymers, Food, Personal & Home Care, Pharmaceuticals, Environmental Solutions. Founded in 1884 in Switzerland, Omya has a global presence extending to more than 180 locations in over 50 countries with 9,000 employees. In Vermont, Omya works to ensure good paying jobs for people in our surrounding communities, a state of the art production facility, and quality products for our customers. Our commitments include providing a high performance workplace with opportunities for advancement, and capital improvements to enhance environmental protection. Don’t meet every single requirement? At Omya we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Omya is an Equal Opportunity Employer Entry pay for those who meet minimum qualifications starts at $27.00 per hour Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to $37.00 per hour |
