Maintenance Mechanic

Innophos Inc., a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic for our Nashville facility.Maintenance Mechanic work involves performing tasks throughout the plant for regular and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, analysis and repair of assets and related components pertaining to phosphate production facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and discuss daily work orders pertaining to removing, repairing, and installing machinery and equipment in the field 
• Communicate with unit operations to ensure work site has been prepared to avoid interfering with activities of other workers
• Follows lockout-tag out procedures, checking for documentation of entry permit and check to make sure lines are closed and locked
• Dismantles the failed equipment (motors, pumps, etc.) using hand and power tools such as hammers, wrenches, crowbars, etc. and transports to the shop using hoist, lift trucks, dollies, and rollers
• Assess the failed equipment, orders replacement parts using procurement computer program, and assembles the equipment with the new parts
• Re-install the machinery after prepping the supporting surface and bolt, weld, rivet, or otherwise fasten machinery to the foundation
• Align machines and equipment using micrometer and plumb bob 
• Perform check for leaks and ensure equipment is operating efficiently 

Shift

• Day Shift Mechanic – 1st shift (6:30 am-2:30 pm) Monday - Friday
         OR
• Rotating Shift Mechanic – 1st shift (6:30 am-2:30 pm), 2nd shift (2:30 pm-10:30 pm), 3rd shift (10:30 pm-6:30 am) Monday – Sunday
• Initially assigned to 1st shift for training for 6 months, then will be assigned to 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift based on business needs. May move to another shift schedule based on availability and plant seniority.
• Alternative work schedules may be required based on site business needs.
• Eligible for overtime pay on hours worked that exceed 8/day, 8 consecutive and 40/week
• Bi-weekly paid on Friday’s

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
• Educational assistance program

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

Required Education and Experience

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent and one year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-3 years directly related experience in millwright, welding or pipefitting or a combination of all
• Previous experience with crane and fork lift operations is preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions in the use and maintenance of shop tools and equipment, and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout
• Read and understand engineering drawings
• Perform rigging as required during the course of repair or replacement of equipment
• Write reports and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar
• Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions

Environmental and/or Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds 
• Frequent lifting, squatting, standing, bending, and walking
• Work involves indoor and outdoor climate hot/cold temperatures
• Able to wear a respirator (must comply with facial hair policy) and other required personal protective equipment

About InnophosInnophos 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, diversi