Maintenance Technician, Mechanic I

Okmulgee, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Tate & Lyle is a global provider of ingredients and solutions to the food beverage and other industries operating from more than 30 locations around the world. Through large scale efficient manufacturing plants. Tate & Lyle turns raw materials into distinctive high-quality ingredients. The ingredients and solutions add taste texture nutrition and increased functionality to products that millions of people around the world use or consume every day. We are the secret ingredient to make food extraordinary in some of the worlds best loved brands.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the troubleshooting and repair of the mechanical equipment throughout the site using personal decision-making to insure minimal disruption to the production process. This department is scheduled to provide services to the entire facility 7 days a week. A Mechanic may be required to work in one or more plant areas doing one or multiple assignments during any given work-shift. Call-ins are a requirement of this position. This position requires a high level of self-management punctuality good attendance and the ability to adjust to a variety of assignments.

Main Accountabilities:

Repair replacement and installation of equipment including pumps screw conveyors rotary valves relief valves motors conveyors and its auxiliaries like pipes flanges gaskets mechanical seals filters.
Align disassemble and rebuild production equipment such as reciprocating compressors steam turbines bearing members gearboxes and pumps.
Utilization of micrometers and calipers to repair equipment; operation of drill press hydraulic press pedestal grinder mill equipment and lathes.
Work independently or in small groups to install repair and replace equipment including pumps valves motors and other process equipment.
Work independently or in pairs to repair equipment at workstation. Uses a variety of handheld tools which must be grasped manually applying as much as 100 pounds of torque to disassemble mechanical units. Tools may be manual electrical or pneumatic in nature requiring adequate grip for safe operation.
Walk/Stand upon a variety of surfaces to transport materials equipment and tools between work areas. Required to stand approximately 5-6 hours per day. Standing/walking takes place upon concrete asphalt metal grated and diamond steel plated walkways and stairways. Required to climb as high as 5 flights of stairs 3-4 times a day to reach work area. Must be able to kneel crouch or crawl to reach restricted access work areas a minimum of 1-2 times daily.
Work in varying environmental conditions. Required to work primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions. Outside temperatures may range from -32oF to an excess of 100oF. Indoor temperatures can be 110oF or higher.

SKILLS Training AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years of experience as mechanic on industry and/or technical education on industrial maintenance or mechanic.
Must be able to read and write.
Must possess competence in basic mathematics.
Experience in troubleshooting and repair of the mechanical equipment throughout the site.
Knowledgeable in types and uses of valves.
The ability to change/repair and align pumps.
Experience in precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers to repair equipment; and operating a drill press hydraulic press pedestal grinder mill equipment and lathes.
Familiar with reading and working from blueprints and/or single line
drawings.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority veteran and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

Required Experience:

ROLE PURPOSE:

Main Accountabilities:

Repair replacement and installation of equipment including pumps screw conveyors rotary valves relief valves motors conveyors and its auxiliaries like pipes flanges gaskets mechanical seals filters.
Align disassemble and rebuild production equipment such as reciprocating compressors steam turbines bearing members gearboxes and pumps.
Utilization of micrometers and calipers to repair equipment; operation of drill press hydraulic press pedestal grinder mill equipment and lathes.
Work independently or in small groups to install repair and replace equipment including pumps valves motors and other process equipment.
Work independently or in pairs to repair equipment at workstation. Uses a variety of handheld tools which must be grasped manually applying as much as 100 pounds of torque to disassemble mechanical units. Tools may be manual electrical or pneumatic in nature requiring adequate grip for safe operation.
Walk/Stand upon a variety of surfaces to transport materials equipment and tools between work areas. Required to stand approximately 5-6 hours per day. Standing/walking takes place upon concrete asphalt metal grated and diamond steel plated walkways and stairways. Required to climb as high as 5 flights of stairs 3-4 times a day to reach work area. Must be able to kneel crouch or crawl to reach restricted access work areas a minimum of 1-2 times daily.
Work in varying environmental conditions. Required to work primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions. Outside temperatures may range from -32oF to an excess of 100oF. Indoor temperatures can be 110oF or higher.

SKILLS Training AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years of experience as mechanic on industry and/or technical education on industrial maintenance or mechanic.
Must be able to read and write.
Must possess competence in basic mathematics.
Experience in troubleshooting and repair of the mechanical equipment throughout the site.
Knowledgeable in types and uses of valves.
The ability to change/repair and align pumps.
Experience in precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers to repair equipment; and operating a drill press hydraulic press pedestal grinder mill equipment and lathes.
Familiar with reading and working from blueprints and/or single line
drawings.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)