Job Brief

This position is responsible for repairs, troubleshooting, preventive/ proactive maintenance within the five production departments for all equipment/machinery throughout within the Simsbury site.

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in Asia Pacific.

Join us in everything that’s great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety, and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.

Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian-based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.

What You’ll Do

As the Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for repairs, troubleshooting, preventive/ proactive maintenance within the five production departments for all equipment/machinery throughout within the Simsbury site . Other duties will include:

• Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety

• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE performance standards, objectives and regulations

• Live and foster the IPL Corporate Values

• Align with the Business Excellence, contribute to reducing waste and improving quality, productivity and safety performance within the assigned department

• Install and repair all equipment throughout the site.

• Perform preventive maintenance in all categories of plumbing and mechanical to keep all production equipment operating efficiently

• Identify and communicate problems with suggestions to implement alternative measures

• Troubleshoot issues involving cams, gears, timing belts, lubrication, mechanical assembly, and pneumatics.

• Work will involve machine installation, repair and overhaul, preventive, predictive, proactive and reactive maintenance.

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma preferred or equivalent with 2 years of technical school

• 3+ years’ mechanic experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Ability to work the night shift - Training would likely be conducted on 1st shift

• Understand machine processes and the ability to determine root cause of machine problems.

• Ability to successfully troubleshoot mechanical mechanisms which include hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical issues.

• Basic knowledge of electrical systems.

• Experience with machine installation and repair and with hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems

• Ability to read and interpret the basic mechanical drawings (including 3-D designs)

• Ability to communicate with others effectively in both written and verbal manner

• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.

What We Offer:

• 3 weeks time + 12 paid holidays + PTO days

• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available

• Up to a 4% 401k match

• Generous tuition reimbursement program

• Friendly and supportive coworkers

Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere

Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward

Think Customer. Everyone. Every day

Treat the Business as our Own

Care for the Community & our Environment

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo

Deliver on our Promises

Women and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.