Mill Mechanic 4 (Vernal, UT)
Vernal, UT, US, 84078-7801
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
This role provides a variety of maintenance services for the mill.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform quality maintenance on all milling equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment
- Operate maintenance equipment: forklift, backhoe, small 6-ton crane, service trucks, pickup, manlifts, tails dam crane, snow plow, boom truck
- Equipment lubrication, troubleshooting, poly-pipe fusion, gas and arc welding, mill liner replacement, pump repair, valve repair
- Recognize and report any hazards
- File accurate maintenance records and reports
- Prepare and present safety tips and safety meetings
- Housekeeping duties and other tasks assigned
- Understand and comply with all company policies and procedures and government regulations
Typical Education
- High School Diploma or GED
Relevant Experience
- Drafting skills
- Computer skills
- Welding
- Plant process knowledge
Other Information
- Good written and oral communication skills; legible handwriting
- Ability to work well alone and with others in a team oriented environment; must have the ability to interface effectively with others so that information is professionally communicated
- Promote, support and ensure self-compliance with safety rules; must be able to certify for respirator use
- Ability to operate maintenance equipment
- Basic knowledge of tools and their proper use; general mechanical background and experience
- Cutting and welding skills (test may be required)
- Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, on and off equipment, work at elevated heights and in cramped quarters, work outside in adverse weather conditions, and walk over rough terrain
- Must be able to work safely in extreme environmental conditions (hot, cold, wet, dusty, noisy) inside and outside and in confined work spaces
- Ability to perform basic math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and some algebra)
- Ability to interpret blueprints and create basic drawings
- Must have thorough understanding of tools and their proper use; must have required tools per tool list
- Able to work shift work and overtime as required to meet operational goals
- Prompt and regular attendance, dependability, and safe work performance required
- Valid UT driver’s license or ability to get one
Job Requisition ID: 22384
Travel Required: None
Location(s): ABW Mine - Vernal
Country: United States
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **