Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Innophos is seeking to hire a Maintenance Mechanic to be responsible for the correction and prevention of downtime of production and support equipment. With guidance they will inspect, take action on failed inspections, and report appropriately to maintenance lead. They will also drive projects to completion and apply technical knowledge to recommend improvements to current and future projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Completes assigned WO and inspection to company standards with required guidance
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities to ensure proper operation and increase life
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and collaborates with other maintenance personnel to diagnose problem or repair machine
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment with required guidance
• Demonstrates management's commitment to safety
• Ensures legal and regulatory compliance in respect of safety, cGMP and quality systems
• Follows all environmental, health and safety protocols
• Provides support for all safety and environmental initiatives
• Proactively attempts to prevent all accidents and eliminate all unsafe conditions
• Drive a company vehicle
• Operate machinery/forklift as needed

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Training in maintenance mechanics, hydraulics, machine shop, and/or electrical controls. Certifications preferred
• 3-5 years maintenance related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of production machinery repair and maintenance
• Ability to operate machine and power tools, forklift, welding equipment, and to distinguish sounds or vibrations for equipment repair
• Communication skills and ability to work with other team members
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• 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

Environmental and/or Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 55 pounds

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

Shift

• Day Shift 6:00 am 2:30 pm, Monday Friday
• Some weekend and on call overtime required
• Payday is every other week on Fridays

$25.84 - $37.88 an hour

The actual wage paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, specific skills, licenses and certifications, experience, and training. Technician I - $25.84 - $28.70 Technician II - $28.94 - $32.15 Technician III - $34.09 - $37.88

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.