Mechanic; 2nd Shift

Job Summary

Morton Salt's Rittman, OH location has an immediate opening for a mechanic/leadman in the packaging department on 2nd shift. The right individual will be responsible for repairing and maintaining round can machinery, supplying the can line with uninterrupted flow of salt, and relieving and directing equipment operators.

• Responsible for adjusting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components of can line equipment.
• Makes modifications to equipment where needed and makes improvements or changes in the operation as directed.
• Performs preventative maintenance as needed.
• Responsible for lubrication of the equipment and seeing that sufficient supply of lubricant is provided to the line.
• Responsible for directing equipment operators in their duties.
• Maintains change-out records of all parts and supplies used.
• Responsible for seeing that adequate package material is supplied for continual line operations.
• Reports any damage to machines or equipment or spoilage to immediate supervisor.
• Maintains entire work area in a neat and orderly manner.

• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Journeyman certification, or equivalent training/experience, required.
• May work in other areas of the department as assigned.
• Operates and uses mechanical hand tools, shop tools, precision measuring instruments, and gas and electric welders.
• Operates under conditions set forth by Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Observes all Federal, State, Company, and Plant environmental, health, safety, and quality regulations and procedures.

• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, turning, walking, crouching, rapid working speed, standing, and kneeling.
• Constant high acuity hearing, seeing near and far, and depth perception.
• Constant noise 80 dB and over.
• Frequent mechanical hazards.
• Eye protection, hearing protection, head covering, and foot protection required.

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.