Maintenance Mechanic

Nutrien; Sunnyside; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainable agriculture and innovation. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing production equipment, ensuring operational excellence. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your skills in mechanical and electrical maintenance will be valued. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, the company provides comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the agriculture sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid vacation

Sick days and holidays

Retirement program with employer matching

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Paid personal and parental leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a processing plant environment.
• Experience in making repairs on chemical processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production machines and equipment.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair various pumping systems and compressors.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Troubleshooting

Welding techniques

Forklift operation

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate's degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance

Tools

Pumping systems

Compressors

Generators

PLC systems

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; ProvenSeed and Dyna-GroSeed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.

What you will do:

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  Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment

  
  

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  Perform repair, troubleshooting or general maintenance work of various types of pumping systems, compressors, generators, reactors, heat exchangers, filters and agitators in operation

  
  

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  Perform regular preventive maintenance on various types of production equipment, including but not limited to valves, electric motors, pumps, gear boxes and vehicles, machines and plant facilities

  
  

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  Perform electrical installation and repair of switches, outlets, lighting fixtures, VFD's, motor starters and electric motors

  
  

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  Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear; replace defective parts and reassembles equipment

  
  

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  Perform repairs and fabrication of piping systems utilizing MIG, ARC, and TIG welding techniques

  
  

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  Assist with the installation and troubleshooting of PLC controlled automated systems including actuated valves, pumps, flow meters, scales and associated interlocks and safety systems

  
  

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  Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service

  
  

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  Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities

  
  

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  Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines

  
  

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  Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments

  
  

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  Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions

  
  

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  Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision

  
  

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  Perform building and grounds maintenance including lighting, HVAC, masonry, plumbing and minor electrical

  
  

What you will bring:

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  High school diploma/GED

  
  

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  Associate's degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance is a plus

  
  

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  2+ years of experience in operating processing plant environment such as food processing, chemical processing or pharmaceutical or training equivalent required

  
  

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  2+ years of forklift experience preferred

  
  

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  2+ years of experience/training in making repairs on typical chemical processing equipment

  
  

Compensation & Benefits:

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn suggested does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure.

Salary range $19.00 - $23.00 an hour. This range is estimated for a Maintenance Mechanic in Sunnyside, WA.Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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