Maintenance Mechanic

Western Milling; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Paid sick leave

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Western Milling is seeking a maintenance crew member responsible for preventive and repair work on plant equipment at an industrial feed milling facility. You will handle electrical and instrumentation tasks, welding, and mechanical repairs to keep production safe and efficient.

Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, coordinating with production, and supporting safety and environmental programs. The role requires experience in electrical or instrumentation maintenance and a high school

Qualifications

• HS diploma required; 3–5 years electrical or instrumentation maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs on pumps, valves, and heat exchangers.
• Calibrate and adjust controls on panels to regulate process variables.
• Identify malfunctions via meters, gauges or alarm signals.
• Coordinate maintenance work with production and safety teams.
• Assist with new installations and other projects as directed by supervisor.
• Work with contractors to plan installations and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Instrumentation maintenance

Welding

Mechanical troubleshooting

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Limble CMMS

Lockout/Tagout

Forklift

PLC basics

Job description

Overview

This position is a maintenance crew member responsible for maintenance and repair of plant equipment at an industrial feed milling plant, which includes areas of expertise in electrical, welding and instrumentation. Primary goal is to assure safe and efficient production by responding to changing conditions in timely manner. Emphasis will be preventive maintenance and welding.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance in all areas of the plant on a scheduled or emergency basis:
  • Mechanical repairs on pumps, valves, and heat exchangers
  • Building repairs and cleaning
• Moves, sets, calibrates, as needed, controls such as knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms, on control panels to control process variables such as flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, and chemicals, by automatic regulation and remote control of processing units, such as heaters, coolers, compressors, exchangers, and other units.
• Determines malfunctioning units by observing control instruments, such as meters and gauges or by automatic warning signals, such as lights and sounding of horns.
• Inspects equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction such as leaks, breakages and faulty valves.
• Communicates directly with production to coordinate maintenance and repair work.
• Patrols units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions.
• Performs preventive maintenance activities as required.
• Assists with new installations and other projects, as requested by the supervisor.
• Works with contractors to plan and implement installation of new equipment or systems.
• Participates in safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Knows and understands city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to maintenance and plant equipment, and works in a manner to ensure that these regulations are met at all times.
• Participates in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is required
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience in electrical or instrumentation maintenance and repair

Skills

• Understanding of plant operational processes and procedures, including routine and emergency start-up and shutdown practices
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking) required to accurately document, interpret, and communicate maintenance tasks and updates using Limble CMMS software.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment operations and care
• Mechanical experience
• Basic electrical experience
• Pneumatic experience
• Hydraulic experience
• Welding experience preferred
• Basic PC/PLC experience preferred
• Forklift experience
• Manlift experience
• Knowledgeable of PPE’s and Fall Protection
• Knowledgeable in Lockout Blockout (Machine Specific)
• Proficiency with basic computer software preferred
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with all levels within the organization and the ability to work in a diverse group
• Ability to write detailed repair reports and must good verbal communication skills

Physical Requirments

• Must be able to perform job duties while wearing a respirator
• Must be able to lift and work overhead, to stoop and to crouch
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
• Must be able to climb ladders and work at elevations of 175 ft.

Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee will be regularly exposed to very dusty and noisy conditions
• The employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions
• The employee may be exposed to chemicals used in the process

The Company offers paid vacation time, paid sick leave, medical, dental and vision plans as well as a 401(k) with employer match.

Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements, which may change from time to time based on business needs. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Compensation Min

USD $24.00/Hr.

Compensation Max

USD $28.75/Hr.