Lead Maintenance Mechanic – Aquafeed Plant

Rangen LLC; Angleton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Competitive PTO

10 company-paid holidays

Job summary

The Lead Maintenance Mechanic role at Rangen, LLC Inc. leads hands-on maintenance at our aquafeed manufacturing plant, guiding maintenance mechanics, prioritizing daily activities, and supporting reliable operations with safe and effective repairs.

You will troubleshoot equipment such as grinders, pellet mills, extruders, and conveyors, mentor team members, and uphold safety and food-safety guidelines while driving plant performance and uptime.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics.
• Experience in manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to guide other mechanics through complex repairs.
• LOTO and safety protocol knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment including grinders, mixers, pellet mills, extruders, dryers, conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, and pneumatic systems.
• Serve as the go-to technical resource for maintenance mechanics, providing hands-on guidance and support with difficult repairs and equipment issues.
• Help coordinate daily maintenance priorities and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and correctly.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend solutions to prevent recurring issues.
• Support preventive maintenance programs, equipment improvements, and reliability initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment documentation.
• Work closely with production and plant leadership to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Promote safe work practices, including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, housekeeping, and feed safety requirements.
• Train and mentor maintenance mechanics to improve technical skills, troubleshooting abilities, and overall team performance.
• Ensure compliance with all Food Safety Guidelines, FDA and OSHA guidelines, as well as Federal and State laws governing the workplace.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulics

Preventive maintenance

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

LOTO safety

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or Technical Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Lead Maintenance Mechanic role at Rangen, LLC Inc. leads hands-on maintenance at our aquafeed manufacturing plant, guiding maintenance mechanics, prioritizing daily activities, and supporting reliable operations with safe and effective repairs.

You will troubleshoot equipment such as grinders, pellet mills, extruders, and conveyors, mentor team members, and uphold safety and food-safety guidelines while driving plant performance and uptime.