Industrial Mechanic

Monday - Thursday, 7 AM - 5 PM, Friday 7 AM - 3 PM (Weekend availability preferred but not required).

About the role

This role ensures all equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company safety and maintenance standards to support continuous cottonseed oil mill production.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles, tractors, forklifts, loaders, trailers, and heavy equipment
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues and determine appropriate repairs
• Service diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, brakes, steering systems, and suspensions
• Inspect equipment for safety, operational readiness, and regulatory compliance
• Maintain detailed maintenance and repair records, including work orders and parts usage
• Coordinate with maintenance and operations teams to prioritize repairs and minimize downtime
• Respond to equipment breakdowns during production and assist with emergency repairs
• Maintain garage tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and safe condition
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and lockout/tagout procedures
• Assist with equipment modifications or fabrication as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned to support mill operations

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or technical or trade school certificate preferred but not required
• Diesel Mechanic Certification preferred
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a mechanic working with heavy equipment, fleet vehicles, or industrial machinery
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines and hydraulic systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and repair documentation
• Experience using diagnostic tools and computerized maintenance systems preferred
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred but not required

Skills

• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and safety awareness
• Time management and ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Dependability and accountability

Physical demands

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work in confined spaces
• Ability to work in hot, dusty, and noisy environments typical of a cottonseed oil mill
• Must be able to work extended hours, nights, weekends, or during peak production seasons as needed
• Regularly required to stand and walk
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; or smell
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Work environment

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions
• Occasionally works in high, precarious places and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration
• Moderate noise level in the work environment
• Use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, respirators, hearing protectors, etc. is required in designated areas