Maintenance Mechanic

Chief Industries; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/time off

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Financial wellness coaching

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays (8)

Education assistance

Job summary

Chief Industries is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, install, relocate, and remove manufacturing machinery to support safe and efficient production. The role involves troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, performing preventive maintenance, and documenting work in the IFS ERP system.

The position requires collaboration with production teams, adherence to safety protocols including lockout/tagout, and flexibility to handle changing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance preferred.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and mechanical/electrical systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs, installs, relocates, and removes machinery and equipment to support production.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and performs preventive maintenance.
• Documents completed work and labor in the ERP system (IFS).
• Coordinates with production supervision to minimize disruption to operations.
• Follows safety procedures including lockout/tagout and PPE requirements.
• Assists senior mechanics with complex tasks and participates in repairs/modifications.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Lockout/Tagout

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma

Industrial maintenance training

Tools

IFS (ERP)

Job description

Maintains, repairs, installs, relocates, and removes manufacturing machinery and equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient production operations. Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; performs preventive maintenance; and accurately documents completed work and labor in IFS (ERP system).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installs, relocates, and removes from service new and existing machinery and equipment in accordance with safety requirements and production needs.
• Performs routine repairs and preventive maintenance and troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components.
• Assists senior mechanics with complex tasks during major repair or modification projects.
• Completes assigned preventive maintenance tasks and routine inspections following established procedures to reduce equipment downtime and improve reliability.
• Identifies equipment issues, reports findings, executes parts replacement and repairs.
• Utilizes manuals, schematics, drawings, and work instructions when completing assigned maintenance tasks.
• Completes work orders, inspection forms, preventive maintenance records, and all other required documentation accurately in a timely manner.
• Records labor, materials used, and work performed accurately in IFS.
• Performs building maintenance including plumbing and carpentry for facility repairs or reconstruction.
• Must be able to work from a ladder, scaffolding, and/or powered lift.
• Must be responsive to the needs of the production team. Coordinates maintenance activities with production supervision and other departments to minimize disruption to operations.
• Must be able to work well in a team atmosphere. Required to possess the flexibility to respond to rapidly changing priorities.
• Applies continuous improvement philosophy to consistently improve work quality and reduce costs.
• Continuously increases knowledge and updates skills related to job functions.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment and follows all lockout/tagout, machine-guarding, electrical safety, and other applicable safety procedures including use of personal protective equipment.
• Is responsible for wearing 100% cotton shirt/pants/socks during scheduled work hours
• Works flexible hours, including weekends and overtime as needed, including on short notice, to support production and maintenance needs.
• Must furnish their own basic hand tools.

Education:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, preferred.
• Technical training in industrial maintenance or a related field preferred.

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many Brands and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Agri originated in 1961 and offers a full line of aeration and material handling products to help grain producers minimize storage costs and maximize the selling price of their commodities. Manufactured to exacting standards using heavy-duty materials and innovative designs, Chief grain conditioning, handling, and storage systems are sold throughout the world and have a reputation for providing many long years of dependable service.

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/time off
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Education assistance
• And much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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