Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Thatcher Co. of New York - Williamson, NY

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Job Category: Facilities

Company Overview

About Thatcher Company

Thatcher Company, Inc. is a privately owned company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is a diversified chemical manufacturer, compounder, re-packager and distributor. Thatcher Company, Inc and its affiliated companies have over 500 employees in 15 locations in the USA. The company was founded in 1967 and is financially strong with excellent growth prospects. The company has never had a losing year, has no outside debt and has financed all its growth internally. Thatcher's diversification, coupled with ever broadening product offerings, allows us to provide job security to our employees and respond to the changing needs of our customers and the marketplace. Our core values include insuring safety in all our activities, proper environment stewardship, a focus on providing our customers superior products and service, insuring employee success, win-win relationships and continuous improvement.

Maintenance Mechanic

Thatcher Company of New York, Inc. is seeking an experienced maintenance mechanic with industrial experience to work in the Williamson, NY facility. This position will complement an existing maintenance/production team comprised of other skilled and experienced team members.

Major Accountabilities

• High level of competency in maintenance skills and experience (5+ years).

• Focus on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, air pimps, centrifugal pumps and positive displacement pumps, chemical processes in regard to preventive maintenance and new construction.

• Experience in plumbing, piping, compressors, forklifts and general maintenance.

• Ability to work safely with strict adherence to established standard operating procedures, safety protocols, OSHA requirements and industry safety practices.

• Ability to work in a variety of physical environmental conditions (hot, cold, wet, dry, etc.)

• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. on a relatively regular basis and meet all other physical requirements of the position.

• History of demonstrated skills and abilities in the utilization of handtools and equipment (JLG, forklifts, etc.) and systems related to industrial plant maintenance.

• Successful history of working in a team environment.

• Demonstrated ability to own work processes and meet deadlines.

• Knowledge of and demonstrated application of general maintenance skills

Position Summary

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with a high level of competency in a general maintenance environment

• Priority will be given to candidates with experience in the following order: Electrical (PLC, HMI, instrumentation, and general control systems), Mechanics (forklift repairs, boilers, water treatment systems), Rotating equipment (pumps and compressors), Piping Fitting (Steel, PVC), Welding,

• Knowledge and competence of basic computer functions (Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel)

• Ability to understand, interpret and follow technical construction and mechanical drawings and plans.

• Read, write, and understand the English language.

• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions (verbal and written).

• Prior experience in a chemical or petrochemical manufacturing environment preferred but not required.

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident status.

Shift Information

• Second Shift: 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Why Thatcher is right for you

• Competitive salary

• The founder of our company set up a defined contribution Profit Sharing Retirement Plan to reward the efforts and loyalty of all our employees. It is fully funded by the company and no employee contribution or match is an element of the plan. The plan allows for a yearly contribution of up to 25% of an employee's salary. The results of company operations are reviewed every year to determine the contribution amount for each employee. 2020 marked the 47th consecutive year of maximum funding.

• Additional benefits including health, dental, life insurance, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays and 50% additional education reimbursement.

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Excellent career opportunities with a growing company

• A great work environment where your contribution can be recognized, and you can reach your full potential.

It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. As an affirmative action employer under E.O. 11246, we invite all applicants to identify themselves. THATCHER GROUP, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER