Job Description
Job Description
Description :
We are looking for a skilled Plant Mechanic with millwright experience to work at our Moore Haven Location. If you have welding skills, mechanic experience, and mechanically inclined this may be the job for you.
You will be responsible for ensuring functionality and reliability of machines, pumps, and mechanical systems. You must have manual dexterity and great attention to detail with the ability to work with various machines and tools as well as follow all safety precautions.
Responsibilities
- Inspect machines, pipes, pumps, conveyors etc. and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues
- Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability
- Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner
- Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems
- Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components
- Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery
- Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine or vehicle users
- Undertake other duties as assigned (e.g. repair of hydraulic systems, painting tanks, welding, etc.)
- Keep logs of work and report on issues
- Welding of components as needed
- Must have your own hand tools
Skills
- Proven experience as a Plant Mechanic
- Excellent knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical and other systems and their components
- Aptitude in using various hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers etc.) and precision measurement tools (e.g. calipers)
- Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instruction, blueprints etc.
- A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines
- Very good communication skills
- A problem-solving ability
- Very good physical strength and stamina
- High school diploma is preferred; Certification from a vocational school or completion of apprenticeship is a definite plus
- Welding : SS ability is a plus
- Flexibility
Wedgworth's Inc. is a drug free workplace and EOE. We have fertilizer blending locations in Moore Haven and Lake Placid as well as crop protection distribution centers in Lake Placid.
We operate a large trailer fleet and have semi-trucks as well as passenger vehicles in our fleet. We have forklifts, front end loaders, and aerial lifts.
All our trailers and semis are under DOT regulations. The blending plants are classified as industrial locations.
Requirements :