Maintenance Mechanic - Millwright

Innophos; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Annual incentive bonus

401k with match

Time off

Job summary

Innophos is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic - Millwright to complete work orders, dismantle and repair machinery, and install equipment at the Geismar Plant in Louisiana. Role emphasizes safety,Lockout-Tagout compliance, and coordinating with unit operations.

Responsibilities include dismantling motors/pumps, transporting worn parts to the shop, ordering replacement parts, and re-installing equipment with proper foundation anchoring. Proficiency with PPE and HSE regulations is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent; technical school certification preferred.
• 5 years of millwright experience in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with unit operations to prepare site and avoid interference.
• Dismantle failed equipment using hand and power tools; transport to shop.
• Assess equipment, order parts, and assemble with new parts.
• Re-install machinery after prep; fasten to foundation.
• Align machines using micrometers and verify leaks and efficiency.
• Work under stress in emergency or dangerous situations.
• Use PPE per task and location; complete HSE training.
• Handle changes in operations or safety factors.

Skills

Dismantling equipment

Reinstallation of equipment

Computer literacy

Forklift operations

Crane operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school certification

Job description

Innophos is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic - Millwright to complete work orders including removing, repairing, and installing machinery and equipment in the field at the Geismar Plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with unit operations to ensure the work site has been prepared and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers. Follows lockout-tag out procedures, checking for documentation of entry permit and check to make sure lines are closed and locked.
• Dismantle failed equipment (motors, pumps) using hand and power tools such as hammers, wrenches, crowbars, etc. Transports it to the shop using hoist, lift trucks, dollies, and rollers.
• Assess the failed equipment, order replacement parts, and assembles the equipment with the new parts.
• Re-install machinery after prepping the supporting surface. Bolts, welds, rivets, or otherwise fasten machinery to the foundation.
• Align machines and equipment, using micrometers and plumb bobs. Perform checks for leaks and ensures equipment is operating efficiently.
• Must perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations
• Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per job task specification or specified plant location
• Perform other duties based on changes in operational, safety or environmental factors
• Demonstrate management’s commitment to safety
• Utilize PPE according to specific plant location or per job task specification.
• Complete all HSE regulatory training and any company mandated training related to HSE, maintenance, production, food safety, and security

Shift

• 4-10’s (5:30 am – 4:00 pm) with rotating on-call schedule
• Bi-weekly paid on Friday’s

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
• Educational assistance program

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Education level:High school diploma or general education degree (GED); certification from technical school or 5 years of millwright experience in an industrial environment
• Similar or related experience desired: 5 years of millwright experience in an industrial environment
• Essential skills/knowledge: Working knowledge of dismantling, removing, and re-installing equipment in the plant; computer literacy, forklift operations
• Experience operating up to a 25 ton crane
• Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions

Environmental and/or Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in the plant as well as the maintenance shop. There are frequent physical demands associated with this position, including regular lifting (some heavy), stair climbing, working in the heat, handling tools, etc.

$37.24 - $53.21 an hour

Wages are based on experience and qualifications:

• Mechanic I - $37.24 - $41.38
• Mechanic II - $42.57 - $47.30
• Mechanic III - $47.89 - $53.21

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition, and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.

Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity, and collaboration.

Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.

Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.