Plant Maintenance Worker

HARCROS CHEMICALS INC.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harcros Chemicals Inc. is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Worker to join their employee-owned team in Kansas City. This role involves repairing mechanical systems, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring safety within the manufacturing plant. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience, with a competitive pay range of $25-$28 per hour.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Profit Share Program

401(k) Match

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience working in a trade or possession of a trade degree.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Timely and effective repair of plant mechanical systems.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks.
• Maintain a clean work environment to promote safety.

Skills

Logic and reasoning

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade degree

Job description

Summary : At Harcros Chemicals Inc., an employee-owned company with a rich legacy in specialty chemical manufacturing and distribution, we're continuously expanding. With 2 manufacturing plants and 27 distribution facilities across 20 states, we're seeking a dedicated Maintenance Worker professional to join our team. Reporting to the Site Manager, this role will be for 1st shift (day) . As the face of our company, the Maintenance Worker will also be responsible for equipment repair, preventative maintenance and overall support of a manufacturing plant facility. Pay : $25-$28 / hr

• Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location

Primary Responsibilities & Duties :

• Timely and effective repair of plant mechanical systems.
• Must be able to troubleshoot, repair or replace most if not all of the following items. Piping, fittings, valves, pumps, gear reducers, mechanical and gas seals, steam tracing, steam traps, regulators, actuators, backflow preventers, motors, ancillary devices.
• Perform basic PM’s such as equipment checklists, lubrication, pressure / vacuum diagnostics, various testing analytics, inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
• Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, hydraulic bearing press, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments.
• Prompt storage of received stock items and notifying the supervisor when low stock is observed.
• Maintain a clean work environment to promote safety and efficiency.
• Perform tasks requiring hot work and vessel entry permits.
• Stay current on all assigned training modules and must observe all company safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and / or Experience :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 3 years of experience working in a trade or are in possession of a trade degree.

The Required Skills We Are Looking For :

• Must have the ability to use logic, inductive and deductive reasoning.
• Possess the ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

The Impact You Will Make : Maintenance workers help the company’s profitability by reducing down time and making the plant a safer place to work. Identifying and addressing inefficiencies in the maintenance process, a maintenance team can help improve the overall efficiency of equipment and machinery, leading to cost savings and increased productivity. Physical Capabilities & Requirements :

• Stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally may need to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, caustic and acidic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud in some areas of the plant.

The Benefits- Harcros Chemicals is 100% Employee-Owned

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Qualifying period must be met.
• Profit Share Program
• Qualifying period must be met.
• Safe Harbor Contribution
• 401(k) Match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inquire about additional benefits
• The information on this Benefit leaflet is presented for illustrative purposes and is based on information provided by the employer. The text contained in this was taken from various summary plan descriptions and benefit information. While every effort was taken to accurately report benefits, discrepancies, or errors are always possible. In case of discrepancy between this and the actual plan documents the actual plan documents will prevail. All information is confidential, pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. If you have any questions about your Guide, please refer to the Employee Manual for additional information or contact benefits manager.
• Harcros Chemicals is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protect classification.