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Maintenance Mechanic

Chief
Lexington, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 7/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/11/2026

Responsible for performing preventive maintenance and equipment repair as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  •  Maintain proper lubrication of machines.
  •  Take thermogram readings on a daily basis.
  •  Fill out equipment operating time sheets daily.
  •  Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all plant equipment (includes motors, gear boxes, pumps, valves, etc.) using hand tools, shop equipment, and some precision tools.
  •  Make decisions on repair that entail replacing standard parts.
  •  Operate loader or forklift.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Education:   

  • High School Diploma, or GED, preferred.

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Ethanol is committed to producing quality renewable fuel and produces approximately 140 million gallons of ethanol annually. Chief Ethanol Fuels, Inc. was Nebraska’s first dry-mill ethanol plant and remains committed to producing renewable fuel and high-quality feed today. The plant is a continuous flow Vogelbusch process.

Our Benefits:

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

  • Paid vacation/time off
  • 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-paid short-term disability benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Financial wellness coaching
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid holidays (8)
  • Employee discounts
  • Education assistance
  • And much more.

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