Mechanic (2nd Shift)

Morton Salt; Rittman (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Salt in Rittman, OH is seeking a mechanic/leadman for the packaging department on 2nd shift to keep the can line running smoothly.

You will repair and maintain round can machinery, ensure uninterrupted salt flow, and direct equipment operators. The role requires attention to detail and adherence to GMP in a fast-paced production environment.

Join a team committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement while upholding Morton Salt’s values and goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Journeyman certification or equivalent training/experience required.
• Operates and uses mechanical hand tools, shop tools, precision measuring instruments, and gas and electric welders.
• Observes GMP and safety regulations in all duties.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain can line machinery to ensure uninterrupted operation.
• Direct and relieve equipment operators as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance and lubrication of equipment.
• Maintain change-out records of parts and supplies.
• Ensure adequate packaging materials for continuous line operations.
• Report damage or spoilage to supervisor.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman certification or equivalent

Tools

Shop tools

Precision measuring instruments

Welding equipment

Job description

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

Morton Salt's Rittman, OH location has an immediate opening for a mechanic/leadman in the packaging department on 2nd shift. The right individual will be responsible for repairing and maintaining round can machinery, supplying the can line with uninterrupted flow of salt, and relieving and directing equipment operators.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for adjusting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components of can line equipment.
• Makes modifications to equipment where needed and makes improvements or changes in the operation as directed.
• Performs preventative maintenance as needed.
• Responsible for lubrication of the equipment and seeing that sufficient supply of lubricant is provided to the line.
• Responsible for directing equipment operators in their duties.
• Maintains change-out records of all parts and supplies used.
• Responsible for seeing that adequate package material is supplied for continual line operations.
• Reports any damage to machines or equipment or spoilage to immediate supervisor.
• Maintains entire work area in a neat and orderly manner.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Journeyman certification, or equivalent training/experience, required.
• May work in other areas of the department as assigned.
• Operates and uses mechanical hand tools, shop tools, precision measuring instruments, and gas and electric welders.
• Operates under conditions set forth by Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Observes all Federal, State, Company, and Plant environmental, health, safety, and quality regulations and procedures.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, turning, walking, crouching, rapid working speed, standing, and kneeling.
• Constant high acuity hearing, seeing near and far, and depth perception.
• Constant noise 80dB and over.
• Frequent mechanical hazards.
• Eye protection, hearing protection, head covering, and foot protection required.

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.