Maintenance Mechanic – Plant Systems & PLCs

Nutrien; Cutler (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement program with strong match

Paid vacation, sick days & holidays

Parental/maternity leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions, a division of Nutrien, seeks an industrial maintenance technician at our Cutler, CA site to install, repair and maintain production equipment across a broad range of systems. You will diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, and support PLC-driven automated processes to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires 2+ years in processing plant environments, an associate degree or equivalent, and forklift experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical 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

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production machines and plant facilities
• Repair, troubleshoot or maintain pumping systems, compressors, generators, reactors, heat exchangers, filters and agitators
• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment (valves, motors, pumps, gear boxes)
• Electrical installation and repair of switches, outlets, lighting fixtures, VFDs and motor starters
• Inspect parts for defects and replace as needed
• Repair and fabricate piping systems using MIG, ARC and TIG welding
• Assist with PLC controlled automated system installation and troubleshooting
• Provide emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance during machine service
• Perform simple machinist duties and general mechanical tasks
• Diagnose problems and test/adjust equipment
• Perform plumbing and carpentry tasks
• Report faulty operations or unusual conditions to supervision
• Undertake building and grounds maintenance including HVAC, plumbing, lighting

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Industrial maintenance

Forklift operation

Hydraulic & pneumatic

Education

Associate degree in mechanical/electrical/industrial maintenance

Tools

PLC systems

Welding: MIG ARC TIG

Valve & motor maintenance

Job description

Nutrien Ag Solutions, a division of Nutrien, seeks an industrial maintenance technician at our Cutler, CA site to install, repair and maintain production equipment across a broad range of systems. You will diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, and support PLC-driven automated processes to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires 2+ years in processing plant environments, an associate degree or equivalent, and forklift experience.