Maintenance Mechanic

Company: Sirius Staffing
Location: Havre De Grace
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Sirius Staffing is seeking 2 Industrial Maintenance Mechanics for long term assignments in Havre de Grace, MD. These are full time, long term opportunities. Schedule is Monday Friday 6AM to 2:30PM. Details below:
Purpose of Job: Performs work in most craft skills required to construct, repair and maintain plant equipment, utilities, buildings and related structures of a silica-based chemical manufacturing plant. Performs a wide variety of maintenance and construction duties in the various craft skills including fabrication, welding, pipefitting, mechanical, and millwrighting. Operates and maintains air compressors and related equipment. Trouble shoots and solves mechanical problems and assist supervisor in planning repair or installation work. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Performs duties of fabricator-welder-pipefitter a. Lays out and fabricates structures, transition pieces, vessels, platforms, stairways, tanks, piping, etc. b. Fabricates and installs screwed, flanged, socket and welded piping. c. Installs tubing, instrumentation, control valves, regulators, and other apparatus. d. Performs qualified welding procedures on mild steel, stainless steels, alloy steels, and other special metals e. Makes repairs to process and packaging equipment 2. Performs duties of a mechanic-millwright a. Monitors plant equipment for proper operation and makes adjustments, repairs and replacements as required. Performs preventive maintenance. b. Installs and sets up pumps, fans, reducers, agitators, tanks, compressors, blowers and other major plant equipment. c. Performs maintenance on all mechanical equipment including major overhauls, component alignments, adjustments, etc. d. Operates shop equipment such as lathes, mills, saws and drills to repair, manufacture, or replace equipment and components. 3. Operates, maintains and repairs plant air systems. a. Starts up and shuts down air compressors following standard operating procedure. b. Performs preventive maintenance c. Inspects for leaks and other malfunctions and takes corrective action on any deficiencies 4. Thorough understanding of process systems to trouble shoot system malfunctions and execute corrective action. 5. Performs industrial boiler operation and maintenance duties under direction of site Grade 1 Stationary Engineer. 6. Maintains a safe and clean working environment. 7. May perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Works in all inside and outside areas of the plant and is often exposed to heat, cold, inclement weather, high noise level, dust, chemicals, grease, oil, and "dirty" working conditions. Operates various equipment, machine tools, portable power and hand tools consistent with skill level and job assignment. Expected to respond to a reasonable amount of call-ins (overtime). Work conditions also include accessing elevated areas, where working on ladders, scaffolding, and portable work platforms will also be required. Proper use of fall protection with safety harness also required. The job also requires working in confined spaces to inspect, repair, and troubleshooting inside process equipment and other confined access. Proper adherence to confined space safety procedures required. Must be able to ascend several flights of steps several times during the working day. Some jobs require the use of a chemical dust or tight fitting APR chemical vapor cartridge respirators. Ability to pick up to 50 lbs. is required. Knowledge/Skills: 1. Minimum 5 years experience in industrial maintenance. Chemical manufacturing background preferred. 2. Demonstrated mechanical knowledge and repair abilities for equipment typical of an industrial chemical facility (various pumps, compressors, valves, piping systems, etc.). 3. Existing Maryland Stationary Engineering License Grade 5 or higher preferred. Training/Education 1. Requires a high school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and industrial maintenance experience. An AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus. Sirius Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.
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