Maintenance Mechanic

What You'll Do:

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment
• Perform repair, troubleshooting or general maintenance work of various types of pumping systems, compressors, generators, reactors, heat exchangers, filters and agitators in operation
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on various types of production equipment, including but not limited to valves, pumps, gear boxes and vehicles, machines and plant facilities
• Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear; replace defective parts and reassemble equipment
• Perform repairs and fabrication of piping systems utilizing MIG, ARC, and TIG welding techniques
• Assist with the installation and troubleshooting of PLC controlled automated systems including actuated valves, pumps, flow meters, scales and associated interlocks and safety systems
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
• Perform building and grounds maintenance including lighting, HVAC, masonry, plumbing

• High school diploma/GED
• Associates degree in mechanical or industrial maintenance is a plus
• 2+ years of experience in operating processing plant environment such as food processing, chemical processing or pharmaceutical or training equivalent required
• 2+ years of forklift experience preferred
• 2+ years of experience/training in making repairs on typical chemical processing equipment

Salary range for this role in Watsonville, CA: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour. Actual salary may vary based on experience, training and other factors.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life and disability insurance for positions working more than 30 hours per week. We also offer a retirement program with employer matching, paid vacation, sick days, holidays, paid personal and maternity/parental leave, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details will be shared in the application process.

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

This job will remain posted until filled. Applicants may be required to undergo a background check and substance test. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements as permitted by law.