What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic position at FMC?
At FMC, our employees are guided by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture, Solutions for the Planet. We provide farmers innovative solutions that increase the productivity and resilience of their land. From our industry-leading pipeline, to novel biologicals and precision technologies, we are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges.
For more than a century, FMC has successfully delivered some of the industry’s most advanced, innovative solutions that protect farmers’ crops from destructive pests and disease, while also protecting the environment. We are committed to fulfilling our mission of discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet.
Purpose
The purpose of the document is the describe job requirements and expectation. This job description includes expectation for quality and environmental, health, safety, and other Responsible Care initiates.
Overview
This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility machinery.
Job Responsibilities
Install facility machinery.
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on facility machinery.
Troubleshoot and repair facility machinery.
Write and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
Complete daily maintenance and repair logs.
• Communicate with operators from other shifts. • Maintain and secure work tools.
Clean and maintain work area.
Other duties as assigned.
Safety/Health
Maintenance Mechanics are required to work safely, follow all safety rules and procedures, attend all safety meetings, report unsafe conditions to Leaders at once, and keep all tools and equipment in safe working condition. They will also be encouraged to read and ask questions about safety materials such as Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Job Safety Information (JSI), and know where to find them. Additionally, Mechanics will need to maintain clean and orderly work areas and offer suggestions and seek answers concerning safety issues.
Work Environment
Working conditions are normal for a chemical manufacturing environment. Candidate must be comfortable working around chemicals such as Herbicides and Insecticides. Work involves stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching overhead, and lifting of materials up to 50 pounds. Will be required to climb ladders and stairs and perform work in and on elevated areas such as roofs and dust collectors. Ability to work outdoors in adverse conditions as necessa1y. Machinery and tool operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; safety goggles, respirators, hearing protection, work boots, and hardhats.
Qualifications
Journeyman certificate in associated trade required.
Advanced skill required in one or more of the following areas: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, plumbing, carpent1y, and piping systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
Problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required.
Proficient in all aspects of welding preferred
Basic skills in operating lathes, mills, presses and brakes.
Safely operate all hand tools.
Starting pay: $33.91/hour
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