Grain Plant Mechanic: Welding & Preventive Maintenance

Bunge; Destrehan (LA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plans

Retirement contribution

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

Bunge in Destrehan, LA is hiring a Plant Mechanic to maintain the grain elevator facility. Responsibilities include diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment in support of food safety and regulatory compliance.

The role offers Monday–Friday, 7a-3p with overtime. Eligible for benefits, including health plans, retirement contributions and paid vacation/holidays. Requires 3+ years of millwright/mechanic experience and TWIC or ability to obtain TWIC.

Qualifications

• Millwright/Mechanic experience with 3+ years preferred.
• TWIC card or ability to obtain TWIC card.
• High school diploma or GED; additional technical credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preventive maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, and part replacement of plant equipment.
• Welding and cutting using a torch: TIG, MIG, and stick on piping and structural.
• Rigging and using cables and slings.
• Sheet metal layouts.
• Assembly and installation of bearings on shafts.
• Alignment of motors and gearboxes.
• Parts lubrication and other maintenance tasks.
• Regular inspections of grain equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree and/or technical certification

Tools

Welding equipment (TIG/MIG/STICK)

Plan and layout tools

Job description

Bunge in Destrehan, LA is hiring a Plant Mechanic to maintain the grain elevator facility. Responsibilities include diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment in support of food safety and regulatory compliance.

The role offers Monday–Friday, 7a-3p with overtime. Eligible for benefits, including health plans, retirement contributions and paid vacation/holidays. Requires 3+ years of millwright/mechanic experience and TWIC or ability to obtain TWIC.