Maintenance Helper

Are you ready to embark on a career where innovation meets excellence? At Jost Chemical Company, we’re on a mission to push the boundaries of chemical manufacturing, delivering high-quality products that make a positive impact on global industries.

If you’re passionate about chemistry, dedicated to precision, and eager to contribute to a company that values both innovation and integrity, explore our exciting job opportunities. Join us in shaping the future of chemical manufacturing at Jost Chemical Company, where your career is more than just a job – it’s a journey of growth and achievement.

Then, this position is right for you!

Founded in 1985, Jost Chemical is a global leader in the manufacture of high purity mineral salts for the nutritional, pharmaceutical and specialty markets. Expansion, growth of capabilities, and investment in people, lab and production equipment have been a part of Jost's company culture for 35 years. To learn more about Jost Chemical please visit www.jostchemical.com

Our offer:

• Shift Differential
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance after 60 days.
• 401k plan which includes safe-harbor contribution and discretionary match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees eligible first day of employment.
• 9 Company Paid Holidays (72 hours) each year.
• Uniforms Provided
• Foot Protection- annual allowance for all laboratory, maintenance and production employees.
• 24-hour access to our free, on-site fitness center.
• We provide Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Jost Chemical is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the chemical manufacturing industry.

Background

• Works under direct supervision of the Maintenance Manager in a GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards
• Assists with new industrial installations an industrial maintenance repairs. Work is performed based on verbal/ written work orders which may include guidelines and drawing, and tasks do not typically require exercising independent judgment

Tasks

• Functions as a helper to pipefitters, ironworkers, painters, insulators and maintenance mechanics on new installations and repairs of existing systems
• Applies company maintenance material standards and creates material lists/quantities as needed for specific projects
• Break duct work down on packaging lines
• Assist Maintenance Mechanic in routine tasks
• Assist and complete work orders
• Assist on PMs as directed
• Ability to rebuild pumps, will train
• Performs required tasks safely and on-time
• Transports/organizes various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) to ensure availability of materials to efficiently execute work
• Responds to urgent situations to resolve immediate safety concerns
• Any other tasks deemed necessary by Management for the betterment of Jost operations
• High school diploma or GED
• Entry level position
• Training/experience in industrial setting preferred
• Knowledge of:
  1. Arithmetic and Geometry (Basic levels)
  2. Industrial safety, health and environmental rules and regulations, policies and procedures (Basic level)
• Skill in:
  1. Organization of tools and materials
  2. Use of standard tools and equipment of the insulating trade
  3. Functioning independently and within a team environment
  4. Understanding drawings, instructions and service manuals
• Ability to:
  1. Work in extreme cold and hot (120F) industrial environments
  2. Work from oral and written instructions, sketches, and diagrams in English
  3. Lift up to 50 pounds and drive fork truck in safe and efficient manner
  4. Work safely from ladders and scaffolds
  5. Follow established company policies and procedures
  6. Operate and maintain wide variety of maintenance tools and equipment
  7. Exhibit manual dexterity, perceptual speed and extent flexibility
  8. Adapt/respond to rapidly changing priorities based on business needs
  9. Pass pre-employment physical with drug screen and physical capabilities test