Maintenance Technician

Balchem; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance, repairs, and overhauls of plant equipment, plumbing, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. You will report to the Maintenance Manager and support safety, quality, and uptime across a food processing facility.

Flexibility to work 2nd or 3rd shift is required. Candidates should have 2–3 years of related experience and an associate or college degree in electromechanical or mechatronics.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or technical training in electromechanical/mechatronics.
• 2–3 years related experience or equivalent training.
• Strong motivation, organization and communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend manuals, drawings and procedures.
• Demonstrated punctuality, dependability and teamwork.
• Experience with electrical, electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and overhaul equipment and related plumbing, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic components.
• Record data and ensure paperwork is complete and accurate.
• Keep a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Follow safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.
• Attend training and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Read blueprints/schematics and troubleshoot as needed.

Skills

Maintenance

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Documentation

Communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Associate/Technical degree in electromechanical or mechatronics

Tools

Distributed control systems

Pipe welding

Job description

If you are passionate about delivering excellence, and think you are a great fit with our organization, we'd love to hear from you.

For any jobs listed below without a specific city and/or state, they are considered REMOTE opportunities.

Balchem Corporation, and its subsidiaries, offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs and/or overhauls equipment and related plumbing, electrical, and pneumatic and hydraulic components that make up the facility. Directly reports to the Maintenance Manager for proper direction, interpretation, and evaluation. Maintains and guarantees Balchem quality and safety standards. Flexibility to work 2nd or 3rd shift.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Understand how to operate equipment as per operation guidelines to include safety procedures and guidelines. Understand equipment, processes, and monitoring of equipment operation.
• Record and maintain accurate data on documents as necessary. Ensure all paperwork is complete in an accurate and timely manner. Ensure documentation complies with Company standards.
• Keep a neat, clean, and orderly work setting by completing the cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Observe safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, and report potentially unsafe conditions.
• Consistently be on time to work, meetings, and training sessions.
• Attend all Company-sponsored training events, i.e., safety training talks and annual training sessions, targeted for continuing personal growth and development.
• Become proficient in areas of production and safety policies and procedures
• Must maintain a flexible attitude towards improvement and change.
• Perform others duties as assigned.
• Experience in food processing plant strongly preferred
• Sanitary pipe welding experience preferred (essential for Level 2)
• Experience with distributed control systems preferred (essential for Level 2)
• Ability to read blueprints/schematics required
• Strong communications skills. Able to utilize computer programs.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures, i.e., personnel, safety, and equipment maintenance and upkeep. Become proficient in areas of production and safety policies and procedures (accident/injury reporting, blood borne pathogens, confined spaces, emergency evacuation, equipment operation/maintenance, hazard communication, ladders, lockout/tag out, personal protective equipment, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree or College Degree (prefer electromechanical or mechatronics); 2-3 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education or experience is required.
• Individual must be equipped with strong motivation, organization, time management, documentation, and communication skills (both orally and written).
• Must have excellent attention to detail and have the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to utilize common sense and skills in completing responsibilities and operating equipment conforming to Company production, personnel, and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, operation manuals, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting guides.
• Demonstration of strong work ethics (punctual, dependable, and trustworthy).
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Must be able to pass any required examinations necessary to perform essential functions of the job.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Must be able to communicate and handle conflict in a professional manner.
• Ability to give and welcome feedback and contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Must possess proven, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic system troubleshooting skills.
• Building maintenance skills such as: concrete repair, plumbing, and HVAC experience is helpful.
• Steam boiler and plant air compressor system experience is helpful.

Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.