Technician, Mechanic

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.   

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.  

This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

What you will do:

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing daily maintenance duties to support the production facility.  This includes maintaining material handling/process equipment, buildings, moblie equipment and grounds at the Nutrien New Madrid Plant.  This position is also cross trained with the Process Equipment Operator, Helper position, and needs to be able to perform all activities assigned in the maintenance and production departments.

• Adhere to plant safety program and environmental program administration
• Ensure proper adherence to safety policies and rules
• Manage daily maintenance tasks as assigned general and routine plant functions
• Assist in daily maintenance goals
• Completion of work orders assigned by Maintenance Supervisor along with completion of requisitions
• Maintain all mechanical equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment and repair hydraulic systems
• Assist Maintenance Electrician
• Conduct frequent housekeeping and safety inspections
• Fill-in as lead in the Maintenance Supervisor’s absence if asked
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures and systems consistent with safety, quality, cost, and environmental standards
• Rebuild and repair mechanical equipment such as gearboxes, pumps, rotary feeders, grinding mills, etc
• Review and participate in accident/injury investigation and corrective action
• Responsible for welding and oxygen/acetylene use
• Fabrication of parts
• Bearing/Seal replacement and alignment
• Coordinate maintenance work with production schedule
• On-call for plant break downs and emergencies
• Identify and inform Management of ANY food quality or safety issue
• Operate the process to optimize the production of quality and safe product in accordance with standard operation procedures and following Current Good Manufacturing Practices
• Perform production/quality checks as assigned
• Perform housekeeping/sanitation functions as required
• Detect potential problems with raw materials, processes, etc. that could affect food quality and safety and notify management of such issues
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence or further processing of nonconforming product relating to food quality and safety until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected
• Maintaining the required written records including production, recycle, disposition of product, corrective actions, etc. as mandated by the Animal Food Quality and Safety Management System
• Responsible for following all facility safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Must have knowledge of OSHA regulations, along with the Animal Food and Quality and Safety Policy, Animal Food Safety Awareness and FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) regulations
• Actively participates in site requisitioning, work order and MOC systems
• Actively participates in site safety processes

What you will bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Industrial Maintenance role
• Welding Experience Required/ Welding Certificate preferred

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.   

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.  

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien  

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