Description
We invite you to Explore the Potential of being part of something Clearly Essential!
At Compass Minerals, we harvest, mine and produce essential minerals that deal with nature’s challenges, including – but not limited to – highway deicing salt for the winter months, water softening salt and plant nutrition that improves the quality and yield of crops. We transform Earth’s resources that ultimately help keep people safe, feed the world and enrich lives, every day.
With our company headquarters in Overland Park, KS, Compass Minerals operates in 27 locations throughout the United States, Canada, Brazil & the United Kingdom. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone’s voice matters. We believe in work that creates value for all stakeholders, encourages collaboration at all levels and focuses on a high-performance environment where employees are challenged to be their best.
Essential Responsibilities and Requirements
Support and participate actively in all site-level Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives and comply with all OH&S policies and regulations.
Repair, assemble and/or disassemble gear boxes, pumps, and other machinery in accordance with proper specifications and techniques.
Maintain valves inclusive of packing, lubricating and disassembly/replacement/repair.
Learn and utilize the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Maintenance Module at an appropriate level (Generate work order requests, data entry, close out work orders, etc.)
Lubricate and inspect assigned plant/shop equipment as per routine schedule.
Provide assessment of general equipment condition (e.g. unusual vibration, noise, and/or heat) and reports perceived problems to the proper authority.
Perform routine oil changes, filter changes, inspection, and basic maintenance and repair of plant and mobile equipment as required.
Clean and wash equipment and machinery.
Scrape paint, grease and accumulated material from equipment.
Paint and apply protective coatings.
Proficiently and safely operate common hand and power tools.
Pipe fitting in metallic and plastic piping systems.
Read and correctly interpret information contained in equipment and vendor manuals.
Perform blueprint interpretation and layout.
Assist with a wide variety of plant maintenance and/or upgrade procedures.
Respond to audible pages and intercom calls for assistance, diagnosis, and equipment repairs as required.
Ensure that work areas are maintained and left in a clean and safe fashion.
The ability to work in tight spaces, hot, wet, dry and dusty environment(s), climb ladders/stairs, ride man lifts and retain a high degree of physical stamina for extended hours.
Be willing to work at heights.
Ability to work overtime as necessary and/or rotating shifts.
Be available for after hours and weekend on-call (In rotation with other maintenance personnel).
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Journeyperson certification in the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) trade.
Five years of related experience in an industrial setting is preferred.
Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Must demonstrate a strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot, repair or replace equipment.
Be proficient in equipment rigging and hoisting techniques.
Proficiency with the operation of mobile equipment (Forklifts, Skid-Steer Loader, Wheel Loader, Aerial Personnel Platforms, Tractors, etc.).
Metal fabrication, welding, and cutting (Proficiency in operating SMAW (“stick”), GMAW (“mig”), Oxy-Fuel, Plasma welding and cutting equipment). CWB certification would be an asset.
Basic carpentry skills.
Licenses:Possess a minimum of a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
Computer Skills:The individual should possess basic proficiency with computers.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to present issues clearly and concisely in group settings.
Written Communication: Concise, complete and well-organized written communications are essential.
Planning/Organization: Must have the ability to independently and effectively plan organize, coordinate and follow-up on assignments. Possess the ability to perform duties in a productive and quality manner with minimal supervision.
Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Follows through on commitments.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Language Skills:Proficiency in the English language, both oral and written communications. Ability to read, analyze and interpret job related information.
Mathematical and Reasoning Ability and Skills:The ability to perform mathematical functions pertaining to maintenance and fabrication work. Must be able to proof own work for accuracy.
Essential Job Functions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to:
Stand, walk, climb stairs, climb ladders, kneel, crouch, stoop, sit, lay, crawl, and to work and travel on a variety of surfaces and terrain.
Reach with hands and arms, push and pull, show good manual dexterity, and use hands to handle or feel.
Speak, hear and have specific vision abilities including close vision.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move greater than 50 pounds with assistance.
Work in both indoor and outdoor conditions, heat, cold, humidity, rain, snow, and in wet and dusty locations
Compass Minerals is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Compass Minerals is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodations, contact ********** or 519 524 8351.
Primary Location
:CA-CA-WynyardJob
:CraftworkerOrganization
:OperationsSchedule
:RegularShift
:StandardJob Type
:Full-timeDay JobJob Posting
:Oct 13, 2020, 2:43:10 PM
