About this role
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
The Mechanic works independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks. This role includes troubleshooting issues, repairing failures of production and facilities equipment, and ensuring maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness. This person provides direction for effective execution of maintenance activity on all machinery and equipment throughout the plant and office facilities. The Maintenance Mechanic is also responsible for the optimum utilization of available resources such as manpower, equipment, time, etc. This person must be responsible for decisions, actions and failures; must establish clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results. In addition, the maintenance mechanic must partner with others to get work done and work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Typical Education
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Relevant Experience
- 3+ years of related experience and/or training
Required Certifications
Other Information
- Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, alignments, pump/valve repair/rebuild and general mechanicalmillwright duties
- Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings and write detailed repair reports
- Ability to analyze and make decisions
- Ability to diagram equipment control problems
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills
- Good organizational and planning skills.
- Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory, and represent the knowledge, skill and/or abilityrequired
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.
- Physical Requirements: Lift and move heavy equipment; Climb ladders and work in high, precarious places(this list is not inclusive)
- Working Environment: May be exposed to wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather conditions, high noise environments, and chemicals used in the process (this list is not inclusive)
- Could be in temperatures of -5 degrees
- If selected, you will be required to take an apptitude test prior to an interview.
Job Requisition ID: 24927
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Location(s): ABW Plant - Rock Springs
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.
Other facts
About Simplot
Founded in 1929, the J.R. Simplot Company is a dynamic global food and agriculture leader with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, India and China. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the privately held and family-owned Company employs more than 15,000 employees worldwide. The Company's integrated portfolio includes food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. The Simplot Brand and our values still align with the qualities you find in farmers: independence, fairness, resilience and resourcefulness. We imagine a better future, build innovative solutions to help feed a growing global population and share an unwavering commitment to the communities where we operate. Simplot’s success is strengthened by our history, driven by our employees, and ensured by our commitment to our Purpose, Mission and Core Values. Many things have changed at Simplot over the years, but J.R.’s bedrock vision carries forward: work hard, give honest value, be good partners and – today more than ever – treat the Earth and its bounty as a resource to be respected and protected.
What you'll do
- The Mechanic performs preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance tasks, troubleshooting issues, and repairing failures of production and facilities equipment. They ensure maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness while providing direction for maintenance activities throughout the plant.
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