Maintenance Technician

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 in New Hampton, New York, (Hudson Valley area) 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 $640 million and a market cap exceeding $3.0 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, metal working, welding and pipefitting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Installs and maintains water, gas, air, oil and heating piping and associated equipment. Such as pumps, reducing /relief valves, temperature control and ventilating systems
• Performs electrical work, including plan layouts, installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures and apparatus such as fuses, circuit breakers, switches and motors
• Diagnosis and fix electrical failure or problems
• Installs, repairs, and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoots mechanical devices in operation.
• Dismantles machinery and removes/replaces defective parts.
• Determines changes in requirements of parts by inspecting and measuring various instruments.
• Maintains inventories of equipment parts and supplies by checking stock and placing orders.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Performs mechanical operations to build, repair and maintain plant machinery; such as machine parts where machinery requirements must hold close to the specifications; works from drawings or samples and uses machines such as grinders, hand tools and measuring instruments
• Performs metal working duties, such as repairing or installing steel or aluminum wall siding, doors, duct work, shelving and other metal materials
• Inspects building and grounds for any repairs or maintenance needed and reports findings to the supervisor
• Follows all safety policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards
• Performs other related duties

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma
• Minimum of five years maintenance experience in manufacturing
• 2^nd shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm, M-F
• On-call rotation required

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of PLC and Boilers

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Continuous physical activity throughout the workday 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 handheld 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
• Confined space entry will be required