Lead Diesel Mechanic (Days)

Simmons Animal Nutrition, Inc; Southwest City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Animal Nutrition, Inc in Southwest City, MO is seeking a Diesel Mechanic – Level 5 to maintain the company fleet on-site. The role involves direct supervision of hourly mechanics, following shop policies, and performing engine, tire, and light electrical work.

Experience with hydraulics, refrigeration, and welding is valued; the position requires teamwork, safety, and adherence to production schedules. Day shift hours and a team-driven environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Directs the activities of other hourly diesel mechanics and ensures compliance with policies.
• Maintains the company fleet according to schedules and regulations.
• Reads gauges, troubleshoots, and performs repairs as needed.
• Experience with refrigeration components and basic welding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs hourly diesel mechanics and enforces time clock usage.
• Keeps supervisor informed of shop and production progress.
• Performs tire work and light maintenance on fleet vehicles.
• Reads gauges, replaces hoses, and repairs as needed.
• Diagnoses and repairs equipment including forklifts and trailers.
• Maintains safety and quality within the shop environment.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Fleet maintenance

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

Vo-tech certification

Trade school diploma

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Hydraulic gauges

Welding

Pneumatic tools

Job description

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Locations

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Southwest City, MO 64863, USA

• On-site
• Maintenance
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: LEADD049451

Description

Day Shift (D): Wednesday 12pm-6pm and Thursday-Saturday 6am-6pm

The purpose of this position is to maintain the Company fleet in accordance with established schedules and all government regulations.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs the activities of other hourly diesel mechanics. Ensures that the mechanics are following company policies, using the time clock correctly, and performing other duties as instructed.
• Works with the supervisor in order to keep him informed of the progress of the shop and production. Also performs other diesel mechanic duties.
• Accomplishes tire work and light maintenance on Company fleet vehicles. (Lights, mud flaps, minor wiring, hoses, belts, etc.)
• Reads hydraulic pressure gauges, replace hoses, couplers & pumps as well as troubleshoot and make the necessary repairs as needed. Performs basic welding and is able to identify all tools and parts needed for Company vehicles.
• Understands suction and discharge pressures, charge units, know and understand the components of refrigeration. Finds and repairs freon leaks.
• Diagnoses and repairs any company equipment that requires service. This could include forklifts, trailers, company pickup trucks, etc.

Participates as a member of the Team .Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members.Attends appropriate team meetings.As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc.Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives (this competency appears in all job descriptions): Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Diesel Mechanic – Level 5 and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Be able to efficiently work in a garage environment. Regularly required to stand, reach and move about the facility. Various levels of physical effort required.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Will use appropriate footwear, gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses and other protective equipment as needed or required.

Technical Experience: Must be proficient in previous level’s requirements. In addition, employee must excel in working with all components on all trucks, trailers, loaders, light duty vehicles, and farm machinery. Certification from a Vo-tech or trade school a plus. Must have the following tools: All tools listed in previous levels, plus all specialty tools to perform engine overhauls as well as anything else needed to work on the newer changing equipment.

Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Competencies: Demonstrates the ability to complete work independently and in a team with limited supervision. Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

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