Maintenance Mechanic

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MLC operates the largest lime facility in the Americas and mines some of the purest limestone reserves in the world. The company is committed to development and employee satisfaction.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: The company matches a portion of employee 401(k) contributions and provides an additional employer-funded contribution, regardless of employee participation, to support long-term retirement savings.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Reimbursement for 100% of approved eligible education expenses after six months of employment to support continued learning and career advancement.
• Vacation and Holiday Pay: Employees receive paid vacation as well as recognized company-paid holidays to support work-life balance.
• Health Savings & Wellness Benefits: Employer HSA contributions for medical plan participants, a comprehensive wellness program, and $100 annually toward a gym membership.
• Disability & Employee Assistance: Company-provided disability insurance and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health, financial, and personal support resources.
• Incentive Program: Eligibility for performance-based incentive opportunities aligned with individual and organizational success.
• Career Growth & Development: Access to professional development resources and opportunities within a growing, global organization.
• Student Loan Reimbursement: Coming soon… assistance with student loan repayment.

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to assist the Maintenance Superintendent and Team Lead in maintaining all plant and mobile equipment. The individual will carry out assigned work orders for all preventative and corrective maintenance while following all applicable safety standards and best practices. They will work alongside the production department to perform housekeeping needs and other production duties to facilitate the operational needs of the site.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance jobs are performed correctly per SOPs and company policies.
• Monitor parts and materials required to perform maintenance work orders.
• Perform routine plant and mobile equipment inspections.
• Assist other maintenance employees as needed.
• Repair plant equipment.
• Perform skilled hydraulic, pneumatic, and other mechanical repairs.
• Repair electrical requirements for the plant.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma, GED, or 2-year degree in Industrial Maintenance preferred.
• Experience: 1-3 years of actual maintenance experience.
• Skills:
  • Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and other MLC software.
  • Basic welding skills – advanced welding skills preferred but not required.
• Abilities:
  • Electrical troubleshooting and repair – advanced electrical skills preferred but not required.
  • Knowledge of both hydraulic and pneumatic systems with regards to repair.
  • Knowledge of various rotating mechanical equipment including belt conveyors, screw conveyors, bucket elevators, vibrating screens, and vibrating feeders.
  • Knowledge of power transmission devices including gear drives and belt drives.
  • Operate a variety of mobile equipment including Bobcat, forklifts, man lifts, haul trucks, and front-end loaders.

Schedule

Must be able to work a rotating on-call schedule.

About MLC: MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods, and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability, and service.