The Operating Mechanic will be responsible for general labor duties including but not limited to clean-up of equipment, work areas and grounds. Operate and perform maintenance on conveyers. Load trucks using front end loader and conveyer system. The Operating Mechanic must be able to meet minimum performance criteria as set forth by management.
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Operating Mechanic D
Where will you work: Onsite Mosaic 8710 South Cargill Road, Pekin, Illinois 61555
The Operating Mechanic will be responsible for general labor duties including but not limited to clean-up of equipment, work areas and grounds. Operate and perform maintenance on conveyers. Load trucks using front end loader and conveyer system. The Operating Mechanic must be able to meet minimum performance criteria as set forth by management.
What you'll do ?
Operate various hand power tools, such as impact wrenches, grinders, saws, drills etc.:
Potential for equipment damage and/or personal injury
Training received: lockout/tagout program, on-the-job training
PPE
De-energizing equipment following Mosaic's Lockout/Tagout program:
Potential for productivity, environmental, equipment loss and/or personal injury
Training received: lockout/tagout program, on-the-job training
PPE
Perform housekeeping duties:
Potential for personal injury
Training received: on-the-job instruction
PPE
Operate Mobile Equipment:
Potential for equipment damage and/or personal injury
Training received: on-the-job mobile equipment operation/maintenance instruction
Written procedures have been developed
PPE: seat belt
Confined Space Entry:
Potential for personal injury
Training received: on-the-job instruction, confined space entry program
Written procedures have been developed
PPE: protective clothing, dusk mask, leather gloves, fall protection
Conveyor Operation:
Potential for product loss, equipment damage and/or personal injury
Training received: on-the-job
PPE
General Conveyor Maintenance:
Potential for equipment damage and/or personal injury
Training received: Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work and on-the-job instruction
PPE: None (Fall Protection, goggles or welders mask may be required depending upon the nature of the job)
Truck Loading:
Potential for product loss, equipment damage and/or personal injury
Training received: on-the-job
PPE
Rail car loading and unloading:
Potential for product loss, equipment damage and/or personal injury
Training received: on-the-job
PPE: Hearing protection, dust masks are available if employee wants
General area Clean-up:
Potential for personal injury
Training received: on-the-go
PPE
Unloading Fertilizers barges:
Potential for product loss, environmental release
Training received: on-the-job
What you'll need:
Highschool diploma or equivalent preferred
Reading, writing, basic mathematics
Proficient verbal and written communication skill, as well as hand signals
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions given by a supervisor
Must pass written/oral examination(s) demonstrating a thorough understanding of company environmental and safety policies and procedures
Valid drivers license
Basic computer skills
Ability to carry and communicate by two-way radio/cell phone at all times
A hard-hat, safety glasses with permanently attached side shields, rubber sole, steel toe boots and long pants are required in all areas of the facility that are outside of the main office building.
Life vests are required on east side of levee. Disposable dust masks are available for comfort when in dusty environment.
Some work may be performed at elevated levels, where full body harness and lanyards are required.
Training Skill Requirements:
General Corporate EHS training
Lockout/Tagout training
Confined Space Entry training
Front-end Loader Operation
Hot Work program
Elevated Work training
Hazard Communication training
General Ergonomics
Rigging training within first year
CPR/First Aid training
Ongoing computer training
One month of on-the-job mobile equipment and general duties training
Forklift training
High Reach training
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) REQUIREMENTS
Activity Level - how much physical work is required on the job:
Medium Work: defined as applying 50lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs of force frequently, and/or small amount of force constantly to move objects
Working Conditions - describes the conditions that must be worked in while on the job:
Working outside: no protection from the weather
Extreme heat: exposure to over 85 degrees F for periods longer than one hour
Extreme cold: exposure to temps below 32 degrees F of periods longer than 1 hour
Mechanical hazards: having to work near moving or mechanical parts
Heights: having to work in areas four feet or more above ground level
Dust: potential for exposure to nuisance dusts
Poor ventilation: little or no air movement
Vibration: exposure to swaying movements of the extremities or whole body
Physical Activities - describes the physical requirements of the job:
Lifting: raising objects from a lower position to a higher position or moving objects from side to side. >70+ requiring 2 or more people
Carrying: moving objects while holding them
Heights: ability to handle walking, climbing equipment operating at a high elevation
Twisting: moving the upper body from side to side. Looking over shoulder 1 - 2 minutes
Climbing: ascending and/or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, etc.
Pushing: using upper body and arms to press against something with steady pressure
Pulling: using upper body and arms to apply force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug
Standing for prolonged periods up to one hour at a time
Kneeling: bending the knees onto a surface in need be
Crouching: the knees are bent, and the upper body is brought forward and down
Walking: moving around on foot for up to 5 minutes at a time
Finger Dexterity: picking, pinching and/or other work that uses the fingers
Grasping: the action of applying pressure on an object while using the fingers and palm
Talking: having to express or exchange ideas be means of the spoken work
Hearing: having the ability to receive detailed information from spoken communication
Repetitive motions: the same movements of a body part repeatedly
Vision: having to distinguish objects and receive information visually
Mental Activities:
Knowledge: the recall of specifics, methods and processes
Comprehension: a type of understanding where the person knows what is being communicated and can make use of the material or idea
Application: the use of abstractions and concrete situation
Analysis: detailed examination of the elements or structure of something
Evaluation: Judgments about the value of material and methods for achieving purpose