Job Description

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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

POSITION SUMMARY :

To perform maintenance functions at manufacturing facilities located in Utah; work with

outside contractors; coordinate and assist and perform equipment maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with production associates and supervisors to improve efficiencies
• Perform regular checks on production equipment
• Lubricate and check all motors on a daily basis or as required
• Assure boiler is being appropriately maintained
• Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Program
• Coordinate and be available for on-call maintenance help during production hours
• Maintain critical inventory levels of all parts and equipment needed for production
• Order parts after verifying best pricing
• Keep the maintenance shop and work areas clean and organized as per GMP/ISO requirements
• Assist manager(s) with budget items striving to maintain budget numbers
• Work with manager(s) to determine and address maintenance needs
• Assist in problem diagnosis; confer with contractors and sales representatives as needed
• Assist with production and product handling when necessary
• Be an available resource for facility remodeling projects
• Responsible for self-involvement, team involvement and execution of tasks relative to achieving annual departmental goals
• Install, repair & program machines and equipment

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred with 3-5 year's maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, understanding and knowledge of PLC's
• Knowledge of and skilled in the safe execution of the following: electrical, electronic test equipment; mechanical and production equipment repair, operating procedures and techniques; plumbing; use of power and basic hand tools; HVAC; welding (stainless steel)
• Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: Boiler operations certified preferred and knowledge of OSHA regulations and Programmable Logic Controller Skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to powder mineral products, cleaning chemicals, restricted movement, dirty environment, hazardous materials, lifting and carrying heavy objects
• In accordance with the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29CFR 1910.134) Balchem employees (Production, Quality, R&D, and Maintenance) are required to successfully complete annual fit testing (clean shaven req.) and medical clearance (respirator medical certification)
• In addition, when required to wear a respirator, wearers must wear it as they fit tested (clean shaven)

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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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Job Tags

Hourly pay, For contractors, Worldwide, Night shift,

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