Mechanical Technician

Position Overview
Responsible for safely performing mechanical repairs, replacing and/or adjusting heavy industrial equipment such as fans, pumps, gear drives, compressors, etc. Troubleshoot equipment for proper performance and repair, as necessary. Support and participate in the safety, environmental and quality goals of the plant. This position is part of the Maintenance department reporting directly to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor. Full-time starting hourly pay rate is $28.58. Tronox offers a competitive benefits program, designed to support you and your family. We provide a range of benefit options, allowing you to design a program that meets your personal or family circumstances. You can enroll in benefits when you first join the Company, and you will have the opportunity to review and change your benefits each year during the enrollment period, usually held in the fall. 

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Demonstrate general knowledge and use of hand tools. (Drill presses, band saws, welders, torch use, pipe threading machines and precision measuring instruments.)
• Rebuild, repair, and install all types of rotary equipment such as pumps, fans, valves, filters, gear drives, belt drives.
• Retain knowledge of SOPs for the assigned JQR’s on tasks associated for all Maintenance progressions.
• Must be able to wear a respirator as required for specific jobs.
• Work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Must be able to read and repair or fabricate from blueprints.
• Support the call-out program and work overtime as required.
• Work swing shift (3p-11p).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associates Degree from Junior College (preferred)
• Minimum 6 months working experience as a Mechanical technician (preferred)
• Score 75 or higher on the maintenance skills test
• Professional communication skills
• Excellent human relationship skills
• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics
• Must be able to physically lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to work from heights and climb stairs and ladders
• Strong understanding of general maintenance processes and methods
• Internal candidates must have completed the Maintenance Operator Training Curriculum, MX or above on most recent evaluation and no active corrective action documentation

Who We Are

Tronox Holdings plc (NYSE:TROX) is the world’s leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigment. We mine titanium-bearing mineral sands and operate upgrading facilities that produce high-grade titanium feedstock materials, pig iron and other minerals. With nearly 6,500 employees across six continents, our rich diversity, unmatched vertical integration model, and unparalleled operational and technical expertise across the value chain, position Tronox as the preeminent titanium dioxide producer in the world. We are the second largest in our industry, providing products that add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper and other everyday products. 

At Tronox, we believe living our values allows us to create a stronger, more successful company for everyone who works with us. We care deeply about our people, and we seek to attract and retain talented individuals who share our values. These are:

• We have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities.
• We honor our responsibility to create value for stakeholders.
• We treat others with respect, and act with personal and organizational integrity.
• We build our organization with diverse, talented people who make a positive difference and we invest in their success.
• We are adaptable, decisive and effective.
• We are trustworthy and reliable, and we build mutually rewarding relationships.
• We share accountability and have high expectations for ourselves and one another.
• We do the right work the right way in every aspect of our business.
• We celebrate the joy of working together to accomplish great things.

Located on approximately 3,000 acres of beautiful landscape in Northeast Mississippi the Hamilton facility is Tronox's largest titanium dioxide manufacturing facility. In operation for more than 60 years, the plant continues to stand the test of time by continuously growing and developing new technologies and strategies.