Maintenance - Maintenance Mechanic Journeyman

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Ochlocknee (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic Journeyman to join their dynamic team. This role involves the critical responsibility of ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and physical structures through repairs and preventative maintenance. You'll be involved in hands-on tasks such as welding, pipefitting, and minor electrical repairs, all while adhering to safety standards. If you're passionate about maintaining equipment and enjoy a physically active work environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience required.
• Ability to perform minor electrical repairs and welding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on machinery and plant equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and document findings.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Welding (Stick and MIG)

Electrical repairs

Reading schematics and blueprints

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical training in maintenance

Tools

Precision tools (micrometers, calipers)

CMMS software

Job description

Maintenance - Maintenance Mechanic Journeyman

Oil-Dri Corporation of Georgia, PO Box 200A, Ochlocknee, Georgia, United States of America Req #1925

Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Department: Maintenance - Hourly 7a-3p

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Position Summary: Maintenance Mechanic Journeyman is responsible for the repairs and ongoing maintenance of packaging, processing, and physical structures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assesses failures in machinery or plant equipment and makes appropriate repairs.
2. Performs preventative maintenance (PM) as assigned through the PM program.
3. Performs Stick and MIG welding, and cutting with oxy-acetylene.
4. Performs layout, fabrication, and construction of plant components such as machine guards, handrails, and similar items.
5. Performs pipefitting and related work in installing, repairing, or re-routing water, sewage, air, and gas pipes.
6. Performs minor electrical repairs and installations such as replacing starters and motors up to 500 hp.
7. Documents repair findings and gives feedback on job plans to planner.
8. Interacts with CMMS for parts checkout, BOM information, job closure, equipment documentation, and general equipment info.
9. Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.
10. Observes all safety rules and regulations and inspects the safety of shop area, tools, and plant areas where jobs are ongoing.
11. Must understand and follow all QMS (Quality Management System) requirements and registrations.
12. Maintain competence in the use of precision tools such as micrometers, calipers, torque wrenches, feeler gauges, laser alignment tools, and similar standard use instruments.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must meet the written and hands-on assessment requirements for this position.
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of related industrial maintenance experience.
• Must pass a computer assessment.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), AIQ processes, and similar documents.
• Must be available for call-in maintenance.
• Must be able to read and understand shop manuals, parts, diagrams, schematic drawings, and blueprints.
• Basic industrial electricity knowledge and the ability to perform minor electrical repairs.
• Willingness to attend classes and seminars to enhance mechanical skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently.
• Must be able to climb and work at heights up to 180 feet.
• Physical endurance to withstand operation of geared equipment, such as large gearboxes, rotating dryers, drives, mills, etc.
• Heavy physical labor, such as shoveling heavy clay, lifting equipment components, pulling conveyor belts, loosening large nuts and bolts, positioning equipment, etc.
• Must be able to hear radio and telephone communications.