Maintenance Facility Technician

R & L Carriers Inc; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Vacation lodging at exclusive resorts

Job summary

R & L Carriers Inc in Ocala, Florida, is hiring a Maintenance Technician responsible for performing mechanical maintenance and repairs on various equipment such as wood pellet mills and conveyor belts. You will also maintain overhead doors, lighting, electrical systems, and perform minor repairs in plumbing and metal work.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience and must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid vacations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of confirmed Industrial Maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of various mechanical systems and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on various equipment.
• Monitor daily operations to ensure peak performance.
• Design and fabricate parts for repairs.

Skills

Industrial Maintenance experience

Knowledge of augers and conveyor belts

Welding and fabrication

Blueprint understanding

Computer experience

Knowledge of industrial three phase electricity

Forklift experience

Ability to lift up to 75 lbs

Job description

Maintenance Technician, Starting $20 - $24 /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 Mechanical 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 75 lbs.
• 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, self‑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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.