Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Innophos Inc., a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions, is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic for our Nashville facility.

This role involves performing essential maintenance tasks throughout the plant, including regular and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, analysis, and repair of assets and related components within our phosphate production facility. We are looking for a dedicated individual with a strong background in mechanical maintenance, including millwright work, welding, fabrication, and pipefitting.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and discuss daily work orders pertaining to removing, repairing, and installing machinery and equipment in the field 
• Communicate with unit operations to ensure work site has been prepared to avoid interfering with activities of other workers
• Follow life critical procedures; Lock out tag out, line entry, burning grinding and welding, critical lift and confined space entry
• Dismantles the failed equipment (motors, pumps, etc.) using hand and power tools such as hammers, wrenches, crowbars, etc. transport to the shop using hoist, lift trucks and dollies
• Assess failed equipment, rebuild and assemble equipment with new parts
• Re-install machinery after prepping and rebuilding
• Align machines and equipment using laser alignment tools.
• Perform check for leaks and ensure equipment is operating efficiently
• Execute millwright tasks including precision alignment, leveling, and installation of machinery
• Perform rigging operations safely and efficiently for moving and positioning heavy equipment
• Operate mobile cranes, forklifts and manlifts to assist with maintenance and repair activities

Shift

• This is primarily a position for Day Shift Mechanic: 1st shift (6:30 am - 2:30 pm) Monday - Friday 

Or

• Rotating Shift Mechanic: 1st shift (6:30 am - 2:30 pm), 2nd shift (2:30 pm - 10:30 pm), 3rd shift (10:30 pm - 6:30 am) Monday – Sunday

• Initially assigned to 1st shift for training for 6 months, then will be assigned to 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift based on business needs. May move to another shift schedule based on availability and plant seniority.
• Alternative work schedules may be required based on site business needs.
• Eligible for overtime pay on hours worked that exceed 8/day, 8 consecutive and 40/week
• Bi-weekly paid on Friday’s

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
• Educational assistance program

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

Required Education and Experience

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent and one year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years of directly related experience in millwright, welding, fabrication, pipefitting, or a combination of these trades within an industrial setting
• Proven experience with crane and forklift operations

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions in the use and maintenance of shop tools and equipment, and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout
• Read and understand engineering drawings
• Ability to perform complex rigging as required during the course of repair or replacement of equipment
• Write reports and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar
• Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions
• Proficiency in TIG, MIG, and Stick welding
• Strong fabrication skills
• Solid understanding of industrial pipefitting techniques.
• Mechanical troubleshooting expertise, especially with pumps, motors, and rotating equipment
• Perform pipefitting duties, including cutting, threading, bending, and installing various types of piping systems
• Experience with pump repair, overhaul, and installation is a significant advantage

Environmental and/or Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds 
• Frequent lifting, squatting, standing, bending, and walking
• Work involves indoor and outdoor climate hot/cold temperatures
• Able to wear a respirator (must comply with facial hair policy) and other required personal protective equipment

Wages start at $38.28/hour and may progress to higher job classifications based on qualifications, in accordance with the labor contract.

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.

Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.

Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.

Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications against job descriptions, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses (including recording, transcribing, and summarizing our interviews). These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.