Repair Technician

The maintenance team at Whittemore is seeking a versatile mechanic to join the department. Your day-to-day will be a mix of troubleshooting, repairing, fabricating, and designing. Welding is a requirement, MIG and stick. We run 4 large blast furnaces to process perlite and vermiculite. All the furnaces and associated equipment are the responsibility of the maintenance department. You will have the freedom to improve systems, design solutions, and implement your ideas. This is a dynamic job, and there is always a project in progress. If you're looking to join a team of skilled trades workers where you can use your head and see your ideas come to life, this is the place for you!
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, repair, and preventative maintenance of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems and controls.
Installation of new and moving of existing machine modification
Assist outside contractors who are installing and or repairing equipment.
Perform all PMs on the equipment
Working with the production supervisor to assist in any adjustments to enable to continue producing the product.
. Qualifications and Skills Required for Position
High school degree
Helpful to have working knowledge of electrical systems and machine controls, as well as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Have an understanding of mechanical systems
Ability to use hand and power tools confidently
Proficiency in welding is required
Additional Requirements For The Position
Some bending and lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds is required.
All machines/tools/equipment require the use of fingers, hands, and feet to operate.
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required by applicable health and safety laws.
Weekend and evening hours may be required.
Job Title: Plant Mechanic
Position Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Shift: Opening on 1st shift
1st shift, 5 am-2 pm
Note weekend coverage
Employment Classification: Hourly
Nothing in this Job Description restricts Whittemore Company Inc.’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. This position is at will, which means that it can be terminated by the employee holding the position or by Whittemore Company Inc. at any time, with or without cause or notice.