Innophos is seeking to hire a Maintenance Mechanic I to be responsible for the correction and prevention of downtime of production and support equipment. With guidance they will inspect, take action on failed inspections, and report appropriately to maintenance lead. They will also drive projects to completion and apply technical knowledge to recommend improvements to current and future projects.

The wage for this position is between $23.18/hr and $28.00/hr and is based on qualifications, experience, and skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Completes assigned WO and inspection to company standards with required guidance
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities to ensure proper operation and increase life
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and collaborates with other maintenance personnel to diagnose problem or repair machine
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment with required guidance
• Demonstrates management s commitment to safety
• Ensures legal and regulatory compliance in respect of safety, cGMP and quality systems
• Follows all environmental, health and safety protocols
• Provides support for all safety and environmental initiatives
• Proactively attempts to prevent all accidents and eliminate all unsafe conditions
• Drive a company vehicle
• Operate machinery/forklift as needed

Benefits

• Upon successful completion of a 90 day probationary period, you are eligible to receive a hiring bonus up to $1,000 (less taxes).
• Beginning the first of the month following permanent hire, the following benefits are available:
  
  • Annual incentive bonus (based on site and company performance). Bonus ranges from 0-5% of eligible annual earnings.
  • 12 paid holidays
  • 6 Paid Time Off days (eligible after 3 months and prorated based on hire date)
  • 2 weeks paid vacation (eligible after 3 months and prorated based on hire date)
  • 401k match up to 5%
  • Medical & Dental benefits
  • Health care & Dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance (1X annual salary)
  • Short Term Disability insurance (80% of wages)
  • Long Term Disability insurance (66.67% of wages)
  • Employee assistance program
  • Adoption reimbursement program
  • Educational assistance program
  • Discounts on travel and entertainment
  • Onsite lunch room with vending machines, ping pong table and TV

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Training in maintenance mechanics, hydraulics, machine shop, and/or electrical controls. Certifications preferred
• 3-5 years maintenance related experience in a manufacturing environment

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Knowledge of production machinery repair and maintenance
• Ability to operate machine and power tools, forklift, welding equipment, and to distinguish sounds or vibrations for equipment repair
• Communication skills and ability to work with other team members
• Valid driver s license with a clean driving record

Environmental and/or Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 55 pounds

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.

Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.

Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.