Industrial Maintenance Technician – Electrical & Mechanical

Oil-Dri Corporation; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Production Company in Ripley, Mississippi seeks a Maintenance Specialist to provide safe mechanical and electrical support in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, installation and repair of machinery, and on-call readiness.

Qualifications include a HS Diploma or equivalent, plus a technical degree or related experience; CMMS proficiency and forklift/crane operation are preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years technical degree or related electrical/mechanical experience preferred.
• Must effectively use CMMS.
• Mobile equipment operating skills (forklift, crane, front-end loader) preferred.
• Read and understand manuals, parts diagrams and blueprints.
• Ability to perform maintenance skills and electrical tasks such as motor changes.
• Demonstrate detail-oriented work and good communication.
• Uphold honesty and integrity; physically able to stand, lift up to 50 lbs and climb.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely mechanical and electrical support in a manufacturing environment.
• Install, maintain, repair plant machinery and structures; diagnose failures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and document procedures.
• Use CMMS for work orders and inventory tracking; on-call availability.
• Read blueprints and schematics to guide repairs and adjustments.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and report near misses with corrective actions.

Skills

Reading manuals/diagrams

Ability to work independently

Electrical maintenance

Good communication

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Technical degree in related field or electrical/mechanical experience

Tools

CMMS

Forklift operation

Crane/hoist operation

Job description

Oil-Dri Production Company in Ripley, Mississippi seeks a Maintenance Specialist to provide safe mechanical and electrical support in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, installation and repair of machinery, and on-call readiness.

Qualifications include a HS Diploma or equivalent, plus a technical degree or related experience; CMMS proficiency and forklift/crane operation are preferred.