Maintenance Mechanic at Mosaic in Fort Meade, Florida

Job Description:

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world's leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash-two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.



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Maintenance Mechanic




Where will you work: Onsite South Meade (5880 MANLEY ROAD SOUTH FT MEADE, FL 33841)


As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will troubleshoot and repair as well as preform preventative maintenance (PM) of plant or mine equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturer/Mosaic's standards in a safe and expedient manner. Ability to use hand tools, torches and welding equipment, pneumatic and/or electric tools and precision measuring tools to make repairs or replace equipment which may include but is not limited to pumps, fans, turbines, gearboxes, piping, fabrication, conveyors, large rotating equipment, and/or draglines and dredges. Perform and follow all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Pre Job Hazard-Analysis (including Workplace Exam), Lock-out Tag-out (LOTO), Hot Work, Hazardous Work, Confined Space, Water Safety, Line Breaking, Safe Work, Daily PM Inspection, Work Order Feedback, General Equipment/Line Isolation Permits or Procedures or Forms or Reports. Actively participate in Pre Job-Safety Meetings, Weekly Safety Meetings and other required Annual Training. Actively participate in Workflow by giving feedback on work execution roadblocks and successes. Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) inputting of work request as a result of work execution or identified defects.



What you'll do:

• Repair machinery and equipment in accordance with previous established job plans


• Troubleshoot and diagnose machinery and equipment


• Repair machinery and equipment on an emergency or "break-in" basis


• Lubricates / PM's equipment and machinery


• Other duties as assigned which may include but are not limited to; Using hand signals with crane operators, rigging for lifts, examining disassembled parts and diagnosing root cause failure, operate overhead cranes. May have to train and become certified to operate boom trucks, large forklifts, aerial man lifts


• Be vigilant of issues and conditions that can affect their fellow workers


• Report any issues that can impact the environment or the safety of the employees


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What you'll need:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; Associates Degree (Vocational, Millwright, Pipefitter, Boilermaker, Machinist or Welding) training program preferred


• 4 years of related industrial mechanical experience or completion of an accredited Apprenticeship program required


• Phosphate industry experience preferred


• May be required to obtain a commercial drivers' license


• Basic computer skills needed


• Good organizational skills and ability to work alone or in a partner or team setting


• Ability to accept and follow all safety procedures


• Capable of data entry


• Must be able to train and be able to operate mobile equipment including boom truck, aerial man lift and forklift


• Ability to safely move in and through work areas, including climbing stairs, maintaining good balance, being mentally alert, having good visual acuity and safety working at heights


• Ability to safety work in and around heavy industrial environment, including moving objects, concentrated chemicals and transport vehicles


• Complete pre-job workplace examinations


• Responsible for the safe and complaint storage/inspection/usage of tools and equipment as assigned


• Physical work environment is frequently outdoors and exposed to varying temperatures from below 32 degrees to above 85 degrees Fahrenheit

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others


• Able to lift approximately 0-25 lbs. occasionally


• Able to climb stairs and work at various heights


• Able to distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns or materials


• Able to hear, with or without correction


• Able to read, write and understand basic English


• Able to see, with or without correction


• Able to use fine hand motor skills


• Able to wear a respirator


• Able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required


• Must be able to work a 12-hour shift


• Must be authorized to work in the United States

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