Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance MechanicReporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on all equipment throughout the mill operation. This individual will also be responsible for minimizing downtime by detecting potential mechanical and electrical problems.Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Must have good analytical skills, able to troubleshoot and make on the spot corrections to emergency conditionsAble to climb stairs and ladders and work safely at elevated heights of 200ft. and Confined SpaceKnowledge of fabrication, electrical schematics, engineering drawings, power transmission, and pneumatics, welding and cutting are necessary.Light Industrial Electric required, Hydraulics, Power Transmissions, and Pneumatic; basic computer knowledge; previous feed mill exp desired.Perform related duties and/or special projects as assignedSkills & Competencies:Safety, inventory and maintenance processes and proceduresComputer systems to create spreadsheets is a plusTechnical and mechanical systems related to operationSkills Hand Tools: Use a variety of hand and power tools in performing duties.WeldingFabrication skillsPlumbingElectricalAutomotive/ForkliftsPackaging EquipPumpsCompressorInstrumentations/ElectronicsMachinistsPLC'sEquipment RebuildingPneumatics/HydraulicsGeneral building repairsMIG WeldingTIG WeldingStick WeldingProgram/Operate palletizing Robot.Equipment Manual comprehension: Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance, service, or operation. Follow Instructions: Reads instructions / labels and performs work as assigned by department supervisor or lead. Ability to:Maintain high quality control standards; effectively problem-solve, supervise and troubleshootCommunicate effectively with all levels of staff throughout the organizationStrong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsEvaluate employees fairly and objectivelyWork flexible hours; OT and rotating weekends.Experience and Training Guidelines:College coursework in technical field desiredMinimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in feed mill maintenance, industrial, or a production environment.MS Office – Excel, WordStrong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize successfullySpecial Demands Physical requirementsOccasional use of keyboardFrequent sitting for long periods of timeOccasional bending or squattingConstant use of vision; frequent readingFrequent decision-making and concentrationFrequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phoneFrequent exposure to noiseFrequent reading and close-up workOccasional lifting up to 55 poundsOccasional climbing of stairs and ladders up to 200 feet while working in confined spacesWorking conditionsWork is performed in a typical outdoor environment subject to street or field noise and environment including exposure to loud equipment and machinery. Some duties involve working in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Position may require work outside regular business hours, including weekends, holidays and occasional travel to other company locations.Note: Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.