Job Details
Job Details
Job Location
Thatcher Co. of Montana - Missoula, MT
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$25.00 - $35.00 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:
- Operate and utilize hand tools, forklifts, manlifts, and other machinery as required for maintenance tasks.
- Conduct regular maintenance of plant equipment following the guidelines set by company engineers and the Plant Manager.
- Adhere to Preventative Maintenance schedules and complete Work Orders in a safe and efficient manner.
- Skillfully dismantle, repair, and reassemble pumps, mechanical seals, and mechanical valves.
- Always ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols while working with hazardous chemicals
QualificationsRequired Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Understanding of rotating pumps and mechanical seals.
- Basic pipefitting skills (PVC and Steel).
- Basic computer literacy.
- Ability to work safely and efficiently as part of a team.
- Proficiency in welding and pipe fitting (PVC and Steel).
- Preventative Maintenance (PMs) experience
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.