Industrial Maintenance Mechanic II: PM, Welding & Fabrication

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Ochlocknee (GA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Journeyman to perform repairs and ongoing maintenance of packaging, processing equipment and building systems. The role is based in our Georgia facility and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

You will perform PM tasks, welding, fabrication, pipefitting, minor electrical work up to 500 hp, and use CMMS to document findings and coordinate parts and job closures. Candidates must read SOPs and shop manuals and stand for long shifts.

Qualifications

• Must meet the written and hands-on assessment requirements for this position.
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of related industrial maintenance experience.
• Must pass computer assessment.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures, AIQ processes, and similar documents).
• Must be available for call-in maintenance.
• Must be able to read and understand shop manuals, parts, diagrams, schematic drawings and blue prints.
• Basic industrial electricity knowledge and the ability to perform minor electrical repairs.
• Willingness to attend classes and seminars to enhance mechanical skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assesses failures in machinery or plant equipment and makes appropriate repairs.
• Performs preventative maintenance (PM) as assigned through the PM program.
• Performs Stick and MIG welding, and cutting with oxy-acetylene.
• Performs layout, fabrication and construction of plant components such as machine guards, handrails, and similar items.
• Performs pipefitting and related work in installing, repairing, or re-routing water, sewage, air, and gas pipes.
• Performs minor electrical repairs and installations such as replacing starters and motors up to 500 hp.
• Documents repair findings and gives feedback on job plans to planner.
• Interacts with CMMS for parts checkout, BOM information, job closure, equipment documentation, and general equipment info.
• Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.
• Observes all safety rules and regulations. Inspects safety of shop area, tools and plant areas where jobs are ongoing.
• Must understand and follow all QMS (Quality Management System) requirements and registrations.
• Maintain competence in the use of precision tools such as micrometers, calipers, torque wrenches, feeler gauges, laser alignment tools and similar standard use instruments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading SOPs

Shop manual diagrams

Basic industrial electricity

Communications skills

Computer assessment

Call-in maintenance readiness

Safety compliance

Blueprint reading

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Torque wrenches

Feeler gauges

Laser alignment tools

Job description

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Journeyman to perform repairs and ongoing maintenance of packaging, processing equipment and building systems. The role is based in our Georgia facility and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

You will perform PM tasks, welding, fabrication, pipefitting, minor electrical work up to 500 hp, and use CMMS to document findings and coordinate parts and job closures. Candidates must read SOPs and shop manuals and stand for long shifts.