Maintenance Lead

Department: Maintenance Defiance

Location: Defiance, OH

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COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ - -BCPC-) with annual revenues over $900 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of maintenance upkeep, repair or work on equipment, buildings and grounds, which involves the regular performance of duties in areas such as electrical, mechanical, carpentry, metal working, structural, welding, pipe-fitting and grounds maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs electrical work, including plans layout: installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures and apparatus such as fuses, circuit breakers, switches and motors; diagnosis and remedies electrical failure or problems

• Performs mechanical operations to construct, modify repair and maintain plant machinery, such as machine parts where machinery requirements necessitate holding close to tolerance or other specifications; works from drawings or samples and uses machines such as grinders, hand tools and measuring instruments

• Performs a variety of different types of carpentry, such as working from drawings or samples; fits, installs and repairs wood trim, flooring, casing, partitions utilizing woodworking machinery and equipment

• Performs metal working duties, such as repairing or installing steel or aluminum wall siding, doors, duct work, shelving and other metal materials

• Installs and maintains water, gas, air, oil and heating piping and associated equipment, such as pumps, reducing and relief valves, temperature control apparatus, heating and ventilating systems

• Performs structural repairs or construction such as using a jack hammer to break through cement walls or pads: reconstruction of walls or floors involving laying cement, cinder block or bricks and similar construction duties

• Performs welding practice and procedures in arc, brazing or soldering techniques; selects and varies techniques depending upon the work to be completed and materials to be worked upon

• Inspects building and grounds for any repairs or maintenance needed and conducts them, such as roof repairs, cleaning gutters, mowing lawns and snow removal

• Performs other related duties

• Assumes responsibilities when the Maintenance Manager and Assistant Supervisor are unavailable; understands maintenance training and how to fill out daily work sheets for employees

• Follows all safety policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards

• Responsible for food safety

• Responsible for notifying supervisor of any incident affecting food safety

• Must be proficient in all requirements of the Skill Block Qualification associated with position

  REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced education beyond the high school level in vocational training involving such skills such as electricity, welding, mechanic, carpentry and pipe-fitting

• At least two years of prior maintenance experience in an industrial setting

  WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Continuous physical activity throughout the work day such as climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, hearing, talking, repetitive motion and moving objects weighing up to 100 lbs.

• Operates a variety of hand held power and mechanical tools

• Works inside and outside; noise above ambient level; proximity to moving mechanical parts; may wear hearing protection; may be required to wear/use respirator; inside areas may periodically reach temperatures over 100 degrees F

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  Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.

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