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Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments - at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Mechanic Foreman, the surface mechanic does installation, maintenance, repair, and construction work. The surface mechanic will perform all duties and activities in a manner that conforms to site specific safety requirements, company policy, and state and federal regulations. This individual will also be proficient in troubleshooting, and diagnosing heavy equipment malfunctions and replacing, repairing, or rebuilding them

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Have a working knowledge of most of the following: electric and gas welding, black smithing, rigging, electricity, pipe fitting, hydraulics, machine tool setup and operation, diesel or other internal combustion engines, sheet metal layout and working, heavy and light machinery repair, construction, maintenance and installation, etc.
• Able to troubleshoot equipment and apply best practices to successfully repair and maintain surface equipment.
• Replaces parts on a scheduled basis.
• May do some painting and carpentry work.
• Assist mechanics of higher classifications and, within the capabilities, works alone or directs the work of others.
• Has knowledge of the use of mechanics hand tools.
• May interpret construction and installation instructions and read and work from some blueprints.
• Have a working knowledge of shop mathematics.
• May do some routine tasks such as greasing, oiling, cleaning, and inspection of equipment, buildings, and attachments under little or no immediate supervision or guidance.
• May work with and assist Mechanic Leadman on all types of work but under little or no supervision or guidance, employee will perform such tasks as dismantling and reassembly of machinery, vertical welding, building and installing ordinary sheet metal piping, installing conduit, etc.
• Dismantle and reassemble mobile and stationary equipment using hoists, hand tools, and power tools.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and FDA regulations as directed.
• Keep working area clean, neat, and orderly, and tools clean and in good repair.
• Do other jobs of a related nature as directed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school or equivalent education required
• Normally requires (2) to (3) years of general shop experience and training to qualify, or through the training program
• On-the-job experience
• Other qualifications as required by contract, regulations, and/or management

Work Environment

• Background in repair and maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Ability to use prints and manuals.
• Understanding of hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Diagnostic Skills
• Proper lifting/handling materials.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to work at heights as needed
• Essential job functions are performed in all types of weather conditions. Some work may be performed inside plant buildings, but many are performed outside, which necessarily requires employee to work in hot, humid, wet, dusty, cool, and cold environments

Essential Job Functions

• Clean shop, and work areas. Cleaning requires employee to bend, stoop, and lift items from the floor, tables, benches, etc. - lifting would be limited to a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Required to work on ground level, platforms, ladders, scaffolding, Galion bucket, etc. Such requires the employee to climb stairs and ladders, climb scaffolding, bend, stoop, twist, and lift - lifting is limited to a maximum of 50 pounds. Assist in erecting ladders, scaffolding, etc.
• Be able to cut and weld on various types of metal, weld vertical and overhead, and operate and use diesel welder. Employee is to also be able to determine types and size of welding rods used on a particular metal.
• Operate mobile equipment, such as a fork truck, Galion, winch truck, and pickups. Must be able to use and understand hand signals and must have eye-hand coordination to manipulate the respective controls in order to locate and place objects in the proper places.
• Determine job functions, procedures, and parts needed to perform tasks with little or no supervision.
• Work well within a group, or alone, and provide leadership when working with other people.
• Order parts as necessary for repairs or provide proper and correct information for parts to be ordered. It is necessary to have knowledge where parts are stored and the procedure to find and replace them in stock.
• May be required to make decisions on breakdown repairs, requiring the employee to be able to determine the extent of repairs or replacement. Additionally, the individual must notify the proper supervision of the tasks being performed, thus requiring good verbal communication skills.
• May assist other journeyman, electrician, carpenters, painters, etc., in doing jobs related to their field or work.
• May be required to work additional hours as required, or even be required to come in early to perform work before the regular shift starts.
• May be required to work all shifts at times, and/or may work alone or with an electrician or other mechanics.
• Repair and troubleshoot screw conveyors, belt conveyors, chain and bucket elevators, pumps, and turbines. Employee is to complete the necessary reports on equipment.

At Morton Salt, 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.