Maintenance Mechanic

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Nutrien is hiring for a maintenance technician to install and service production equipment in a plant environment in Watsonville, CA. The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of pumps, valves, gear boxes and related systems.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, and an associates degree is a plus. 2+ years in a processing plant setting and forklift experience are preferred. The position is full-time with an hourly wage between $18 and $28.

Qualifications

• Must have basic maintenance skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in processing plant environments is required.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• Experience repairing chemical processing equipment is expected.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production machines and plant equipment.
• Repair and maintain pumping systems, compressors, generators, reactors, heat exchangers, filters and agitators.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic repair

Forklift operation

Chemical processing equipment repair

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associates degree in mechanical or industrial maintenance

Job description

What You'll Do:

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment
• Perform repair, troubleshooting or general maintenance work of various types of pumping systems, compressors, generators, reactors, heat exchangers, filters and agitators in operation
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on various types of production equipment, including but not limited to valves, pumps, gear boxes and vehicles, machines and plant facilities
• Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear; replace defective parts and reassemble equipment
• Perform repairs and fabrication of piping systems utilizing MIG, ARC, and TIG welding techniques
• Assist with the installation and troubleshooting of PLC controlled automated systems including actuated valves, pumps, flow meters, scales and associated interlocks and safety systems
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
• Perform building and grounds maintenance including lighting, HVAC, masonry, plumbing

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma/GED
• Associates degree in mechanical or industrial maintenance is a plus
• 2+ years of experience in operating processing plant environment such as food processing, chemical processing or pharmaceutical or training equivalent required
• 2+ years of forklift experience preferred
• 2+ years of experience/training in making repairs on typical chemical processing equipment

Salary range for this role in Watsonville, CA: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour. Actual salary may vary based on experience, training and other factors.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life and disability insurance for positions working more than 30 hours per week. We also offer a retirement program with employer matching, paid vacation, sick days, holidays, paid personal and maternity/parental leave, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details will be shared in the application process.

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. Applicants may be required to undergo a background check and substance test. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements as permitted by law.