Maintenance Mechanic I: Industrial Machinery & PLCs

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Mounds (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America in Maryland is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic I to perform routine repairs on packaging, processing and related equipment. You will diagnose issues, conduct preventative maintenance, and follow safety and lockout/tagout procedures.

Responsibilities include welding, basic machining, hydraulic/pneumatic tasks, and operating tools such as Load-All and forklifts. Strong reading of SOPs and blueprints is required to support plant operations and maintain equipment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair plant machinery, equipment, and physical structures.
• Diagnose failures in machinery or equipment and perform repairs.
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment using electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and document procedures.
• Follow specifications, blueprints, manuals, and lockout/tagout procedures.

Skills

Process improvement

Load-All operation

Forklift operation

Packaging equipment

CMMC CMS terminal

SOP reading

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Welding

Machining basics

PLC skills

Electrical schematics

Blueprint reading

Inventory management

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Technical degree in related field or electrical/mechanical experience

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Oil-Dri Corporation of America in Maryland is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic I to perform routine repairs on packaging, processing and related equipment. You will diagnose issues, conduct preventative maintenance, and follow safety and lockout/tagout procedures.

Responsibilities include welding, basic machining, hydraulic/pneumatic tasks, and operating tools such as Load-All and forklifts. Strong reading of SOPs and blueprints is required to support plant operations and maintain equipment