Mechanic Apprentice II

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848 we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments at home at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food make roads and sidewalks safer improve the water in baths pools and homes and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company the communities in which we operate and the world around us. By joining our team you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Apprentice II is the continuation of the entry-level position in the maintenance department to gain hands-on experience in the maintenance field while working under the guidance of experienced journeyman mechanics. The Maintenance Apprentice II will expand their abilities by assisting in tasks related to various installations maintenance and repairs across the plant.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist experienced mechanics in more complex aspects of the job such as troubleshooting diagnosing and repairing processor equipment mill equipment all mobile equipment harvest and road salt equipment and fire protection systems.
Continue to learn a broad spectrum of trades including pneumatics welding and cutting metal fabrication carpentry plumbing and pipefitting and machine work (lathe mill etc.).
Complete all assigned tasks in a safe manner per SOPs company policies and regulations.
Champion safety and create a safe environment for employees and visitors.
Collaborate with senior mechanics to troubleshoot more complex and difficult issues and implement solutions.
Support all programs in the plant such as the reliability preventative maintenance and housekeeping.
Comply with all policies laws and regulations including health safety environmental and food safety.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Must have successfully completed all apprenticeship coursework per the apprenticeship program guidelines
Basic math reading and writing skills
Must have working knowledge of welding cutting and general mechanics
Must be safety-oriented and exhibit safe work habits
Punctual and reliable; good attendance required
Able to use hand tools
Good communication skills
Team-player and good behaviors
Self-motivated and eager to learn new skills
Satisfactory work performance

At Morton Salt we work best when we work as a team when we treat one another with dignity and respect and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race national origin sex religion color disability marital status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law.