Plant Mechanic Whittemore Company Lawrence, MA Job Details Full-time $26 - $29 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Retirement plan Qualifications Safety protocol adherence Mechanic experience Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence High school diploma or GED Safety equipment Power tools Welding Materials handling Hand tools Mechanical knowledge Full Job Description The maintenance team at Whittemore needs a jack-of-all trades mechanic to join the department. Your day to day will be a mix of troubleshooting, repairing, fabricating, and designing. We run 4 large blast furnaces to process perlite and vermiculite. All the furnaces and associated equipment are the responsibility of the maintenance department. You will have the freedom to improve systems, design solutions, and implement your ideas. This is a dynamic job and there is always a project in progress. If you're looking to join a team of skilled trades workers where you can use your head and see your ideas come to life this is the place for you! Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Troubles shoot, repairs, and preventative maintenance of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems and controls. Installation of new and moving of existing machine modification Assist outside contractors that are installing and or repairing equipment. Perform all PM's on equipment Working with production supervisor to assist in any adjustments to enable to continue producing product. . Qualifications and Skills Required for Position High school degree Helpful to have working knowledge of electrical systems and machine controls as well as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Have an understanding of mechanical systems Ability to use hand and power tools confidently Must supply your own tools Additional Requirements For The Position Some bending and lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds is required. All machines/tools/equipment require the use of fingers, hands and feet to operate. Wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required by applicable health and safety laws. Weekend and evening hours may be required.

Job Title:

Plant Mechanic Position Reports To:

Maintenance Manager Shift:

Opening on 1st shift 1st shift, 5am-2pm Note weekend coverage

Employment Classification:

Hourly Nothing in this Job Description restricts Whittemore Company Inc.'s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. This position is at will, which means that it can be terminated by the employee holding the position or by Whittemore Company Inc. at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$26.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person