Maintenance Lead

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

Description

Why Join the Rangen Group?

As a newly formed independent global company with a 100-year legacy, we are poised for significant growth and opportunity. You will play a role in shaping our future, strengthening customer trust, and unlocking unlimited growth potential. We are a safety-first organization, and we make our customers and employees priority.

The formal job description is below but first let me ask you a few questions:

• Are you looking to build your career with a rapidly growing pet, livestock & aquaculture nutrient manufacturer where your ideas and contributions can make a real impact from day one? We are a proud American Manufacturer.
• Do you want endless growth opportunities, clear career pathways, and the chance to advance as the company continues to expand? We offer attractive market wages and top tier benefits!
• Are you excited by joining a business on a fast track to becoming an employer of choice, where innovation and ambition are encouraged?
• Would you value working in an environment where passion for quality products, and continuous improvement drive everything we do?
• Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team? You will have full exposure to management and senior leadership!

If this sounds like a place that motivates you, we welcome you to apply! With our new leadership team onboard, we are reshaping the landscape and invite you to join an exciting ground floor opportunity. You will help us shape our future.

Position Summary:

The Lead Maintenance Mechanic is a hands‑on technical leader responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems at an aquafeed manufacturing plant. This role provides technical guidance to maintenance mechanics, helps prioritize daily maintenance activities, and supports reliable plant operations by minimizing downtime, improving equipment performance, and ensuring maintenance work is completed safely and effectively.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• At least 5 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or other related fields.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing environments or other manufacturing experience.
• General understanding of Preventive Maintenance programs and how to implement these in a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to guide other mechanics through complex repairs and troubleshoot difficult equipment issues.
• Strong understanding of lockout/tagout (LOTO) and other safety protocols.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication and team work skills.
• Experience using Microsoft computer products.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• An Associate Degree or Technical Degree in a pertinent field is a bonus.
• Ability to lift to 55 lbs.
• Comfortable working at heights, including climbing ladders and stairs.
• Comfortable working in narrow and confined spaces, with no claustrophobia.

Rangen, LLC Inc. offers a rich and competitive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match up to 6%, competitive PTO, 10 company-paid holidays, and additional benefits designed to support you and your family.

Rangen, LLC Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. Rangen, LLC considers all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status. We invite you to join our diverse & growing team.