Maintenance Mechanic - Missoula

Job Details

Job Location: Thatcher Co. of Montana - Missoula, MT

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Description

Plant Mechanic/Plant Maintenance Technician

Thatcher Company, Inc., founded in 1967 in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a financially robust and diversified chemical manufacturer with a steadfast commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and superior customer service. With over 500 employees across 15 locations in the USA, the company prioritizes employee success through its fully funded Profit-Sharing Plan, reflecting its continuous profitability and dedication to staff welfare and loyalty.

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Plant Mechanic/Plant Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless operation and maintenance of our plant's equipment. The successful candidate will be entrusted with a range of responsibilities, from executing projects assigned by the Plant Manager and Operations Lead to maintaining a variety of mechanical systems.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operate and utilize hand tools, forklifts, manlifts, and other machinery as required for maintenance tasks.

• Conduct regular maintenance of plant equipment following the guidelines set by company engineers and the Plant Manager.

• Adhere to Preventative Maintenance schedules and complete Work Orders in a safe and efficient manner.

• Skillfully dismantle, repair, and reassemble pumps, mechanical seals, and mechanical valves.

• Always ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols while working with hazardous chemicals

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of rotating pumps and mechanical seals.

• Basic pipefitting skills (PVC and Steel).

• Basic computer literacy.

• Ability to work safely and efficiently as part of a team.

• Proficiency in welding and pipe fitting (PVC and Steel).

• Preventative Maintenance (PMs) experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with chemical manufacturing processes.

• Experience using, following and completing work orders.

• Skills in operating and maintaining forklifts.

• Proficiency in various processes such as tote filling, railcar offloading, and moving.

Physical Abilities

• Capability to work in diverse weather conditions (snow, cold, rain).

• Ability to lift objects weighing 50-100 pounds.

• Stamina to climb ladders and stand for extended periods.