Plant Mechanic

Wedgworth's Inc.•Moore Haven, FL

1h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a skilled Plant Mechanic with millwright experience to work at our Moore Haven Location. If you have welding skills, mechanic experience, and mechanically inclined this may be the job for you. You will be responsible for ensuring functionality and reliability of machines, pumps, and mechanical systems. You must have manual dexterity and great attention to detail with the ability to work with various machines and tools as well as follow all safety precautions. Wedgworth's Inc. is a drug free workplace and EOE. We have fertilizer blending locations in Moore Haven and Lake Placid as well as crop protection distribution centers in Lake Placid. We operate a large trailer fleet and have semi-trucks as well as passenger vehicles in our fleet. We have forklifts, front end loaders, and aerial lifts. All our trailers and semi's are under DOT regulations. The blending plants are classified as industrial locations.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Plant Mechanic
Excellent knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical and other systems and their components
Aptitude in using various hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers etc.) and precision measurement tools (e.g. calipers)
Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instruction, blueprints etc.
A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines
Very good communication skills
A problem-solving ability
Very good physical strength and stamina
Are required to be physically fit and able to do heavy lifting work. Heavy lifting is generally described as 50 pounds repetitively being lifted with maximum lifting being up to 100 pounds. They must be able to reach above their head to lift, tighten, clean, carry, paint and grease, etc. The workload requires repetitive neck, hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, leg, knee, ankle, back and abdomen motion. They also have to be able to climb, carry, lift, hold, crawl, bend, reach, twist, stand, walk, sit, drive, pull, push, squat, sweep, squeeze, grip, hold and shovel. The reading, writing, and understanding of the English language is critical to safety of the employee and others around him/her. Must be able to tolerate an un-air-conditioned, hot, dusty, fast paced environment without the fear of heights or ladders. They should be agile, flexible, and limber. They must be able to tolerate heat, cold, and exposure to the elements including dusty environment. They must be able to wear a respirator including but not limited to N95 Mask, half face respirators, and full face respirators. (Please note there is an OSHA defined process of medical questionnaires and fit testing that will be involved.) They must be able to comply with insurance rules for driving as well as complying with state and federal driving compliance rules. Due to the nature of the business, all production and maintenance crew members should be able to report and work any day and any hour.

Nice To Haves

Welding: SS ability is a plus
High school diploma is preferred; Certification from a vocational school or completion of apprenticeship is a definite plus
Flexibility

Responsibilities

Inspect machines, pipes, pumps, conveyors etc. and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues
Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability
Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner
Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems
Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components
Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery
Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine or vehicle users
Undertake other duties as assigned (e.g. repair of hydraulic systems, painting tanks, welding, etc.)
Keep logs of work and report on issues
Welding of components as needed
Must have your own hand tools