Maintenance Worker

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining equipment and facilities in optimal condition to ensure smooth operations.

Description/Job Summary
This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining all aspects of the feed mill facility. Scheduled to work Monday - Friday from 5:00pm-5:00am, and weekends as needed. Responsible for on call duties as required and all found problems repaired before finishing shift.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Construct, maintain and test mechanical equipment, machinery and components
• Identify parts or machines needing new or replacement parts
• Utilize shop mathematics to complete assignments
• Interpret drawings of equipment in order to properly adjust, maintain or repair machinery
• Respond to requests by production area when mechanical issues with equipment have been identified
• Communicate with production management and personnel to diagnose problems and to determine potential mechanical problems
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency, in regards to time as well as resources
• Other duties as assigned
• Operate fork lifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Reading, General Math and Writing Skills.
• Organized and able to multi-task.
• Basic mechanical skills and knowledge of standard and metric measurements
• Minimum 1-2 years industrial maintenance experience
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment
• General knowledge of welding/fabrication
• General knowledge of both low and high voltage electrical
• Ability to work overtime including, holidays, nights, and weekend shifts
• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Willing and able to stand for several hours.
• Ability to work in varied indoor/outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc. with use of PPE
• Ability to work in elevated areas
• Ability to perform physical job duties including bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Knowledge/Skills

• General knowledge of boilers/steam systems
• General knowledge with programming technologies, such as programmable logic controllers (PLC) and variable frequency drives (VFD)
• Technical school preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Position is active. On the plant floor activities such as troubleshooting and re-design of existing systems are routine.
• May need to move equipment occasionally.
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
• Position requires an associate to have the ability to move throughout the complex and all facilities.
• When in a plant environment:
• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• May be exposed to all chemicals used in feed processing facility.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Shelbyville, TN 37160 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26