Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

The Maintenance Mechanic position performs preventive and corrective maintenance in the plant under management supervision. Essential duties include performing all phases of maintenance, understanding the mill flow and schematics, maintaining equipment in good condition, following preventative maintenance schedules, diagnosing and repairing equipment, conducting daily greasing and oiling, and communicating with operators and management.

Responsibilities

• Performs all phases of maintenance, including electrical and mechanical systems (fabricating, welding, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and performing required preventative maintenance).
• Understands the mill flow and mill schematics.
• Maintains all equipment in good working condition.
• Fulfills preventative maintenance schedule.
• Able to perform routine services and troubleshoot and repair all mill equipment.
• Maintains clean, neat, and orderly work area at all times.
• Affords assistance to personnel on special fabrication and construction projects.
• Performs machine repair and installation such as replacing motors, rebuilding gear boxes, running threaded piping, running weld piping, replacing belting, replacing bearings, welding, and using cutting torches.
• Conducts daily greasing and oiling of plant equipment as needed.
• Diagnostics and replaces equipment parts with little or no direction.
• Communicates well with operators and management.
• Responsible for using assigned personal protective equipment and required safety equipment; responsible for being familiar with and observing all Company safety rules and regulations.
• Attends regularly scheduled safety meetings and may be asked to serve on Safety Committee.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 years minimum experience with pellet mills/feed mill equipment.
• Forklift experience.
• Welding proficiency in MIG and Stick.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational school training preferred.
• Experience involving/using CPM 7000 series.
• CMMS experience.
• Ability to diagnose and repair control circuits and VFD installation preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 years minimum experience with pellet mills/feed mill equipment.
• Forklift experience.
• Welding proficiency in MIG and Stick.

Skills

• Electrical and mechanical systems maintenance.
• Understanding of mill flow and schematics.
• Preventative maintenance.
• Equipment repair and installation.
• Communication with operators and management.
• Safety compliance.

Benefits

Includes but not limited to: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

Pay

ESTIMATED: $51,333 per year

Schedule

Night Shift