Maintenance Mechanic/Welder

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Maintenance Mechanic/Welder

Job Summary

Primary Duties:

Perform all pre-shift and safety inspections of assigned equipment and complete daily inspection reports.

Obey all safety operating and work guidelines.

Operate equipment in a safe and timely manner.

Undertake repair work on all plant equipment as required

Undertake fabrication work as instructed to by site management

Carry out any maintenance work as instructed to by site management.

Support Production Department on plant improvements and modifications to maximize production efficiency

Equipment Involved: 

Mobile welding truck and/or Maintenance Truck

Maintenance shop welding and general maintenance equipment - Grinders, drills, cutting equipment etc

All plant processing equipment

Maintenance tools powered and hand operated

Manlift and/or Scissor Lift

Working Conditions:

Indoors and Outdoors in various weather conditions 

Qualifications:

Certification in welding and/or mechanical maintenance preferred

Education:

1. GED or High School Diploma is required

  Experience:

Previous experience in mechanical maintenance and welding

 

Skills Requirements:  

Demonstrated ability in performance of welding.

Demonstrated ability in fabrication work and ability to follow design drawings and instructions.

Demonstrated ability in the use of maintenance powered and hand tools.

Communications skills including verbal, non-verbal, listening, interpreting and understanding instructions.

Consulting effectively with coworkers concerning work and schedules.

Satisfactory Attendance & Performance Records.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills & Experience Preferred

Previous experience of minerals processing and manufacturing environment

Previous experience and training under MSHA

Mechanical Maintenance and/or Welding and Fabrication