Maintenance Lead: Hands-On Heavy Equipment Repair

Hog Slat; Camden (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hog Slat Inc. is seeking a full-time Maintenance Lead in Camden, IN. The role involves hands-on maintenance of trucks, trailers, and mill equipment, with some office duties for records and scheduling. Experience in feed-mill environments is helpful but not required.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, organize parts, and work safely around heavy machinery. Welding or fabrication experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial or heavy equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic auger trailer systems.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize and maintain parts, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of semi-trucks, feed-hauling trailers, and mill equipment.
• Maintain hydraulic systems, augers, and unloading equipment on feed trailers.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections to keep equipment safe and in working order.
• Repair and replace defective mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, parts inventory, and repair costs using office and computer systems.
• Organize and maintain truck, trailer, mill, and maintenance parts.
• Keep parts, tools, equipment, and work areas clean and organized.
• Help minimize equipment downtime through timely repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Heavy equipment

Troubleshooting

Welding & fabrication

Parts organization

Safety awareness

Job description

Hog Slat Inc. is seeking a full-time Maintenance Lead in Camden, IN. The role involves hands-on maintenance of trucks, trailers, and mill equipment, with some office duties for records and scheduling. Experience in feed-mill environments is helpful but not required.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, organize parts, and work safely around heavy machinery. Welding or fabrication experience is a plus.