Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift ($5,000 Sign-on!) Waterloo, IA

Hydrite Chemical Co; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join their dedicated team in Waterloo. This role focuses on minimizing equipment failures and ensuring safety through effective maintenance practices. You will play a crucial role in maintaining plant operations, providing technical skills in welding and repairs, and supporting a culture of safety and compliance. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and problem-solving, this position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Up to 10% Retirement Contribution

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus

$1.50/hr Shift Premium

$600 per Year Wellness Incentive

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Legal Services Insurance

Community Giving Events

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of welding and piping procedures is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance priorities for facility needs.
• Provide preventative maintenance support for equipment.
• Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Welding Techniques

Piping Procedures

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Mobile Industrial Equipment

MS Office

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift ($5,000 Sign-on!)

Waterloo, IA

WHO WE ARE

We are a company where people matter.

We are family driven.

We are financially strong.

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

BENEFITS

• Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
• $5,000 sign-on bonus!
• $1.50/hr shift premium on top of hourly pay
• $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
• Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.

The primary purpose of this position is to safely minimize plant equipment failures and shutdowns. The maintenance technician also provides various fabrication capabilities to the plant and prolongs the usable life of all processes and equipment.

Training will take place on 1st shift during the week for couple months, but you’ll still receive the shift premium during that time.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Safely carry out maintenance priorities to adequately cover all facility needs as led.
• Provide and maintain preventative maintenance support for building, plant equipment, boilers, etc. per applicable maintenance and other SOPP’s
• Provide technical skills such as welding, pipe fitting, equipment repairs, etc. to assist in plant and process improvements.
• Serve as a member of the Waterloo facility’s Emergency Response Team.
• Ensure that maintenance activities do not contaminate products and that clean-up following maintenance activities occurs in accordance with SOPP.
• Review SDS and other available handling information prior to working on any process to ensure proper work practices.
• Provide brief daily write up of daily maintenance activities to Maintenance Manager/Supervisor.
• Be willing to serve as a member of employee safety committee.
• Responsible for the security of tools, equipment and parts inventory.
• Monitor contractors, vendors and other visitors for compliance with Hydrite’s safety rules and regulations.
• Recommend changes in SOPP’s and process equipment where greater efficiency can be achieved.
• Responsible for compliance of corporate and government regulations regarding safety and environmental standards.
• Assist as needed in maintaining the technical library for building and plant equipment.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to operate a mobile industrial equipment safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of safe and proper welding techniques.
• Knowledge of proper piping procedures are helpful.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office.
• Must have an acceptable driving record.
• During the pre-employment process, you will need to pass a drug screen.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

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