Maintenance Mechanic I 3pm-11pm

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Mounds (AR); On-site; USD 88,166,000 - 93,677,000; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America in MD is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic I responsible for routine repairs of packaging, processing equipment, mobile equipment, and plant structures.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, documentation of repairs, adherence to safety rules, and use of CMMS for maintenance planning. Starting pay is $30.82 per hour with opportunities to advance as you gain experience in a challenging manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years technical degree in a related field or electrical/mechanical experience preferred.
• Must effectively use CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs plant machinery, equipment, and physical structures.
• Diagnoses failures in machinery or equipment and makes necessary repairs.
• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment using electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Performs and documents preventative maintenance.
• Follows specifications, blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings and lockout/tag out procedures to make repairs.
• Performs repairs by using hand tools, power tools, hoist, crane, and measuring/testing instruments.
• Performs plumbing and pipe fitting and related work in installing, repairing, or routing water, sewage, air, and gas pipes.
• Documents repair procedures and parts used from inventory and maintain inventory of tools and equipment.
• Performs welding, acetylene brazing, cutting torch, routine layout and other duties as needed.
• Keeps areas clean and safe; observes safety rules and regulations.

Skills

CMMS usage

Forklift operation

Load-All operation

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Reading blueprints

Electrical troubleshooting

Machining basics

Safety compliance

Independent work

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Technical degree in related field

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Mechanic I

Location

MD

Department

Maintenance

Reports To

Maintenance Manager

Job Overview

Maintenance Mechanic I is responsible for routine repairs of packaging, processing, mobile equipment, and physical structures.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs plant machinery, equipment, and physical structures.
• Diagnoses failures in machinery or equipment and makes necessary repairs.
• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment using electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Performs and documents preventative maintenance.
• Follows specifications, blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings and lockout/tag out procedures to make repairs.
• Performs repairs by skillfully using hand tools, power tools, hoist, crane, and measuring and testing instruments.
• Performs plumbing and pipe fitting and related work in installing, repairing, or routing water, sewage, air, and gas pipes.
• Documents repair procedures and parts used from inventory and maintain accurate inventory of tools and equipment.
• Performs welding, acetylene brazing, cutting torch, routine layout and other duties as needed.
• Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.
• Observes all safety rules and regulations. Inspects safety of shop area, tools, and plant area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years technical degree in a related field or electrical/mechanical experience preferred.
• Must effectively use CMMS.

Skills & Abilities:

• Participates in Process improvement activities.
• Operate Load-All
• Operate Forklift
• Operate packaging equipment to enhance understanding and ability to support operation.
• Interacts with CMMC and CMS through computer terminal
• Must meet the assessment requirements for this position.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures, AIQ processes, and similar documents.
• Must have a working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must be able to perform basic machining tasks such as boring sprockets using a milling machine.
• Must have basic programmable logic controller’s skills.
• Must be able to read and understand shop manuals, parts, diagrams, schematic drawings, and blueprints.
• Must have knowledge and ability to read and understand electrical schematics, blueprints ladder logic, etc.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform the following maintenance skills:
• Electrical tasks such as changing motors
• Sufficient math skills to calculate installation and adjustment of machinery
• Ability to operate heavy equipment
• Must be a qualified welder
• Demonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented work.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Starting Pay Rate: $30.82 per hour