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