Maintenance Mechanic/Journeyman

The responsibility and function of a Maintenance Mechanic shall be to assist maintenance plant personnel with electro/mechanical or other operational problems on plant equipment in compliance with normal and customary procedures, in a safe and efficient manner.

Pay: the starting payment is $33.88 and it's willing to go up to $40.71 once training is completed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Repair broken or defective equipment as scheduled

· Assist maintenance plant personnel with electro/mechanical or other operational problems on plant equipment.

· Perform routine and periodic preventive maintenance and lubrication on production machinery and other plant equipment and facilities.

· Perform emergency maintenance on equipment when it could adversely impact production or as directed by a Supervisor/Lead Mechanic.

· Complete paperwork such as work orders and PM sheets.

· Always keep the work and department areas clean and orderly.

· Keep assigned area of spare parts inventoried and as required notify Supervisor/Lead Mechanic to order.

· Responsible for the proper maintenance and installation of PLC units.

· Be able to interpret and use wiring diagrams and blueprints.

· Use and be able to calibrate electric test equipment.

· Installs and repairs all electric/electronic equipment used in the plant.

· Provides own set of tools.

· Is available and willing to work on a call-in, emergency basis.

· Any and all duties as outlined and any tasks/duties requested by the immediate Supervisor/Lead

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Wear and maintain in good condition all personal safety devices required and work in a safe and efficient manner with relation to machinery and co-workers at all times.

· Be aware of safe work method and working conditions. Do everything possible to prevent personal injury and injury to others.

· Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach and lift or push weights up to 50 pounds for prolonged periods of time during assigned work shift. Manual dexterity as needed to operate machinery and equipment and complete assigned tasks.

· Must be able to read, speak and understand verbal and written direction in English for safety purposes.

· Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises associated with plant operations.

Physical Requirements

· Must wear and maintain in good condition Required Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”).

· Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and lift or push weights up to fifty (50) pounds for prolonged periods of time during assigned work shift. Manual dexterity as needed to operate machinery and equipment and complete assigned tasks.

· Be unafraid of heights; be able to climb ladders to perform maintenance work on silos, hoppers and in blend tower.

· Must be able to read, speak and understand verbal and written direction in English for the safe and effective performance of the job.

· Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises associated with plant operations.

Education and Experience

· High School diploma or GED required

· Specialized training for Electrical and Industrial Machinery Mechanics

· Proficient in various methods of welding

· General Contractor/ Building maintenance experience

· Forklift Operator experience