Maintenance Mechanic

Basic Function:

This position is responsible for repair of plant equipment at an industrial feed milling plant, which includes areas of expertise in electrical, welding and instrumentation. Primary goal is to ensure safe and efficient production by responding to changing conditions in a timely manner. Emphasis will be on preventive maintenance and welding.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Performs maintenance in all areas of the plant on a scheduled or emergency basis
• Mechanical repairs on pumps, valves, and heat exchangers
• Building repairs and cleaning
• Moves, sets, calibrates, as needed, controls such as knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms, on control panels to control process variables such as flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, and chemicals, by automatic regulation and remote control of processing units, such as heaters, coolers, compressors, exchangers, and other units.
• Determines malfunctioning units by observing control instruments, such as meters and gauges or by automatic warning signals, such as lights and sounding of horns.
• Inspects equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction such as leaks, breakages and faulty valves.
• Communicates directly with production to coordinate maintenance and repair work.
• Patrols units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions.
• Performs preventive maintenance activities as required.
• Assists with new installations and other projects, as requested by the supervisor.
• Works with contractors to plan and implement installation of new equipment or systems.
• Participates in safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Knows and understands city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to maintenance and plant equipment, and works in a manner to ensure that these regulations are met at all times.
• Participates in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Competencies:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability necessary to perform this job successfully:

Education/Experience:
• A high school diploma is required.
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience in electrical or instrumentation maintenance and repair

Skills:
• Understanding of plant operational processes and procedures, including routine and emergency start-up and shutdown practices
• Familiarity with industrial equipment operations and care
• Mechanical experience
• Basic electrical experience
• Pneumatic experience
• Hydraulic experience
• Welding experience preferred
• Basic PC/PLC experience preferred
• Forklift experience
• Man lift experience
• Knowledgeable of PPEs and Fall Protection
• Knowledgeable in Lockout Blockout (Machine Specific)
• Proficiency with basic computer software preferred
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with all levels within the organization and the ability to work in a diverse group
• Ability to write detailed repair reports and must have good verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to perform job duties while wearing a respirator.
• Must be able to lift and work overhead, to stoop and to crouch.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work at elevations of 175 ft.

Environment:
• Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• Regularly exposed to very dusty and noisy conditions
• Regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to chemicals used in the process

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person