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POSITION TITLE:                               Maintenance Technician

DEPARTMENT:                                 Maintenance

POSITION REPORTS TO:                Maintenance Engineering Manager

WORK SCHEDULE:                          Monday – Friday with ability to flex as needed  

 

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded organization with a rich history spanning nearly 100 years of service. The Company is a global manufacturer of medicated feed additives, feed ingredients, advanced nutrition solutions and vaccines. Phibro’s revenues are in excess of $750 million, and are supported by over 1400 employees worldwide.

 

Phibro-Tech, Inc. is part of Phibro Animal Health’s Performance Products division, located in Santa Fe Springs, California. Since 1984 Phibro-Tech has served the electronic, semiconductor and water treatment industries by taking in their used materials, recycling them and using those materials to manufacture new copper and iron based products. Phibro-Tech helps all Californians stay safe, healthy and sustainable.

Position Details

The position will be responsible for the safe and overall efficient operation of the production line equipment, tow motors, and facilities. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Key Responsibilities

  • Follow safe work practices and safety procedures
  • Perform routine maintenance on interior and exterior
  • Perform preventive maintenance tasks on production equipment (tow motors, pumps, compressors, rotating machinery, boilers, cooling towers, etc)
  • Perform special maintenance projects including welding, electrical, mechanical assembly and carpentry
  • Assist in training employees on SOP’s, tasks, etc.
  • Assist on capital, environmental and process improvement projects as needed

Key Competencies

Attendance and Punctuality
Collaborative
Delivering High Quality Work
Following Policies and Procedures
Initiative and Responsibility
Managing Time
Performing Physical or Mechanical Tasks
Prioritizing and Organizing Work
Working Safely

Skills

Must have acceptable attendance to meet all company standards and requirements.
Proven ability to coordinate many activities and multi-task.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
General maintenance skills
Able to satisfactorily complete all safety related training required to execute job functions.

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing facility
  • HazMat experience a plus

Physical Requirements

Reach upward
Required to bend occasionally
Required to climb occasionally
Required to lift or carry 21 to 50 lbs
Required to squat or kneel frequently
Required to talk or hear constantly
Required to use hands constantly

POSITION DETAILS:

The Maintenance Technician is an integral part of our Maintenance team based out of our Phibro Tech facility in Santa Fe Springs, Ca. The Maintenance Technician specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform preventive maintenance tasks on pumps, compressors, rotating machinery, boilers, and cooling towers.
  • Calibrate, maintain and program process sensors and controllers.
  • Perform maintenance projects including welding, mechanical assembly and repair, and some carpentry
  • Maintain and repair:
    • AOD pumps
    • Centrifugal pumps
    • Gear boxes and agitators
  • Perform pipe repair and new installations (PVC, CPVC, Carbon and Stainless Steel)
  • Assist Maintenance Engineering Manager on capital, environmental and process improvement projects
  • Troubleshoot electrical systems and components in the plant
  • Install new electrical cabinets, conduits and other electrical components
  • Maintain and program PLC’s, display panels and SCADA systems is a plus.

 

Key Competencies Required: 

 

Technical:

  • Able to operate industrial equipment including forklifts, man-lifts, and other types of motorized equipment
  • Read and understand engineering/electrical drawings and schematics
  • Capable of troubleshooting electrical issues
  • Technical knowledge of industrial processes and industrial parts and supplies
  • Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization
  • Strong experience with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

 

Business:

  • Sense of urgency in minimizing downtime

 

Personal:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
  • A track record of working well on high performance teams
  • Organized and ability to plan for tasks
  • Comfortable with computers and Microsoft Office Programs
  • Flexible to handle different problems
  • Must be proficient in English (speaking and writing)

 

Physical

  • Able to lift 50 pounds
  • Able to use a respirator
  • Able to climb stairs and ladders

 

Education & Experience:

  • High School diploma
  • Five years of experience in a manufacturing or production facility (Chemical processing, oil refinery, oil/lubricant distribution facility are preferred)

Previous HazMat experience preferred

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