INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 3rd Shift

Kissner Milling Company is a major salt and packaged ice melt manufacturer and distributor, supplying a wide range of high-quality products to North America for over 130 years. We are dedicated to delivering the highest quality in all our product offerings through commitment to excellence, focused effort, and intelligent product innovation. In joining our industry-leading team, you will contribute to upholding the highest standards of quality in all aspects of our business.

Job Summary

Responsible for industrial mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and repair of mobile and stationary plant equipment. This role requires industrial or plant maintenance experience working with pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems. Along with basic PLC- controlled machinery troubleshooting. And an automotive-only experience is not sufficient. The position supports Buildings and grounds, and manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to drive continuous improvements in product quality. Understand the importance of product safety, legality, and quality – Inform the Quality Supervisor and/or any other key stakeholders of any issue.
• Responsible for proper installations, adjustments, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components of mobile and stationary equipment.
• Report any damage to machines or equipment or spoilage to the immediate supervisor.
• Fill out inspection sheets, timecards, work orders, and other reports properly.
• Properly issues out and restocks components from the storeroom areas.
• Must be able to read and utilize hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics associated with equipment.
• All work is to be performed in accordance with standards set by the Company Policy and regulatory agencies.
• Work in a safe manner following established safe procedures.
• Recommend supplies, tools, spare parts, and equipment to the maintenance planner for repairs and equipment rebuilds.
• Maintain the work area clear of hazards and in compliance with housekeeping, safety, and environmental standards.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must have experience repairing automated packaging and conveying equipment.
• Ability to read prints and drawings.
• Must be proficient in hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting and repairs.
• Must be proficient in diagnosing machine malfunctions, adjusting, disassembling mechanical sub-assemblies, replacing broken or worn parts, and reassembling mechanical sub-assemblies.
• Ability to function as a team player.
• Ability to work ethically.
• Knowledge of general industrial maintenance.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Positive Attitude.
• Ability to learn basic SAP transactions such as printing a Work Order, Time Reporting
• Trade School or Community College in general, or industrial maintenance, or equivalent experience.

The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required for this position. Flexibility and skill development are essential in all positions at Morton Salt, Inc.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Work must be done around moving machinery and equipment, as well as around energized power cables.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods while repairing the machine.
• Must be capable of lifting 50lb
• Must be able to ascend and descend a ladder of at least thirty (30) feet in length.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions, hot and cold temperatures; and the risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At Kissner Milling Company, 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 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.

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