Industrial Maintenance Technician

R+L Carriers; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee resorts

Job summary

Energy Pellets of America is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician at our Ocala, Florida facility. The technician will perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on pellet plant equipment, monitor operations, troubleshoot downtime, and implement preventative maintenance procedures while maintaining detailed records.

Requirements include 3–5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience, knowledge of hydraulics/pneumatics, welding and fabrication, and ability to read

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of confirmed Industrial Maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of augers, conveyor belts, drag chain conveyors, gear reducers, chain/direct drive systems, automated/mechanical lubrication systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, air compressors.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Understanding of blueprints (Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, etc).
• Computer experience and ability to communicate with equipment manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on pellet plant equipment (mills, dryers, dust collectors, conveyors, etc).
• Maintain overhead doors, dock plates, lighting, and general electrical systems.
• Monitor daily plant operations to minimize downtime and troubleshoot root causes.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures; keep detailed maintenance records.
• Design and fabricate parts for repairs or new installations; observe safety protocols.

Skills

Industrial Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Welding

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical Systems

Blueprints

Forklift Experience

Safety Compliance

Team Communication

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician, Starting $25 hr

Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 5am – 2pm

Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts

Energy Pellets of America is currently hiring for a Industrial Maintenance Technician at our Ocala, Florida Facility. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing mechanical maintenance and repairs on a wide range of equipment, including wood pellet mills, hammer mills, drum dryers, dust collectors, hydraulics, augers, conveyor belts, drag chains, and air compressors. Additional responsibilities include maintaining overhead doors, dock plates, lighting, electrical systems, and performing light concrete, plumbing, drywall, painting, and metal siding work. The technician monitors daily plant operations to ensure all equipment operates at peak performance, troubleshoots and identifies root causes of downtime, and performs necessary machinery repairs. This role also involves developing and implementing preventative maintenance procedures, keeping detailed records of maintenance activities and inspections, and identifying opportunities for equipment and robotic improvements. The technician may design and fabricate parts for repairs or new installations, must adhere to all safety protocols, and perform other duties as

Requirements

• Must have 3-5 years of confirmed Industrial Maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of augers, conveyor belts, drag chain conveyors, gear reducers, chain/direct drive systems, automated/mechanical lubrication systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, air compressors
• Welding and fabrication
• Understanding of Blueprints (Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, etc)
• Computer experience
• Knowledge of industrial three phase electricity, robotics, automated equipment a plus
• Industrial Machine operating experience a plus
• Previous forklift experience
• Ability to communicate with the manufacturer of the equipment
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs
• Ability to stand on concrete for extended periods of time
• Must be able to bend, lift and stoop without difficulty
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy
• Proactive, self-motivated, and strong ability to multitask
• Well organized, sell motivated, and possess problem solving skills
• Valid driver's License

Benefits

R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.