Grain Processing Maintenance Mechanic

Puris; South Dakota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance rewards

Gas stipend

Shift differentials

Fuel allowance

Telehealth

Job summary

PURIS in Harrold, SD is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to install, troubleshoot, and repair production machinery and plant facilities. The role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and hands-on mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic work.

You will work with a team focused on reliability and efficiency, with shift differentials, attendance rewards, gas stipends, and telehealth options to support overall well-being.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; technical school preferred.
• Must read, write and speak English.
• 7+ years manufacturing experience; PLC experience a plus.
• Experience with grain handling / processing equipment.
• Experience with maintenance type welding activities and air compressors.
• Experience with rigging equipment to pick and place machinery and parts, fit bearings, align gears and shafts, attach and align motors, connect coupling and belts.
• Software and PLC experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production machines and plant equipment.
• Follow safety rules and keep areas clean and orderly.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs during production.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines and plant facilities.
• Operate forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts as needed.
• On-call maintenance rotation.
• Communicate with coworkers about work orders and equipment malfunctions.

Skills

PLC experience

Mechanical knowledge

Welding experience

Rigging equipment

Grain handling equipment

Maintenance skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical School graduate preferred

Tools

Power and hand tools

Air compressors

Welding equipment

Rigging equipment

Grain handling equipment

Job description

PURIS in Harrold, SD is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to install, troubleshoot, and repair production machinery and plant facilities. The role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and hands-on mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic work.

You will work with a team focused on reliability and efficiency, with shift differentials, attendance rewards, gas stipends, and telehealth options to support overall well-being.