Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Thatcher Co. of Nevada

• Sparks

• Sparks, NV

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Facilities

Company Overview

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.

Position Summary

Maintenance Mechanic

Thatcher Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced maintenance mechanic to work in the Sparks, Nevada facility. Basic qualifications include:

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

• All-round experience with rotating, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical processes regarding preventive maintenance and new construction.

• Experience in plumbing, piping (CPVC, threaded and welded), compressors, forklifts, and general maintenance. Some electrical experience desired.

• 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.)

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

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

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

• Demonstrated ability to own work processes and meet deadlines.

• Complete projects as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.

• Work with other maintenance team members to comprehensively complete maintenance projects.

• Successfully maintain plant assets and mechanical systems minimizing down-time and maximizing equipment utilization and equipment life.

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

• HS diploma or GED equivalent

• Read, write, and understand the English language.

Shift

Days Mon-Fri 6:00AM-3:30PM

Why Thatcher is right for you

• Competitive wage

• 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. 2019 marked the 46th 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