Journeyman Mechanic

About the Role

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. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life by inspecting, maintaining, and repairing all mechanical equipment to improve plant performance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair processor equipment, mill equipment, all mobile equipment, harvest and road salt equipment, and fire protection systems.
• Complete all tasks in a safe manner per SOPs, company policies, and regulations.
• Champion safety and create a safe environment for employees and visitors.
• Apply a broad spectrum of trades including pneumatics, welding and cutting, metal fabrication, carpentry, plumbing and pipefitting, and machine work (lathe, mill, etc.).
• Support all programs in the plant such as reliability, preventative maintenance, and housekeeping.
• Perform fabrication, welding, cutting, greasing, housekeeping, plant operation equipment operation, and various other shop or processing duties.

Requirements

• 4 years of maintenance service and/or schooling (can be a combination of successful completion of technical school or associate’s degree and/or related experience).
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Working knowledge of welding, cutting, and general mechanics.
• Safety-oriented with safe work habits.
• Punctual, reliable, and good attendance required.
• Good communication skills and a team-player mindset.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn new skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification to use elevated work platforms, forklifts, and cranes.
• Experience in heavy equipment.

Work Environment

• Must be able to operate various types of machinery.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, and climbing stairs.
• Must wear PPE including hard hat, gloves, hearing protection, safety shoes, protective eyewear, and long pants/sleeved shirt.