Maintenance Mechanic II Job

Oil Dri Corporation; Georgia; On-site; USD 76,087,603 - 102,941,160; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of Georgia is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Journeyman to maintain and repair packaging, processing and plant structures. The role requires hands-on maintenance expertise in a fast-paced industrial setting.

You will diagnose failures, perform PMs, weld with Stick and MIG, handle pipefitting, electrical repairs up to 500 hp, read blueprints, and document work in the CMMS. A 3–5 year track record and strong safety practices are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related industrial maintenance experience.
• Able to read SOPs and manuals.
• Able to read and understand shop manuals, diagrams and blueprints.
• Willingness to attend classes to enhance mechanical skills.
• Basic industrial electricity knowledge.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess machinery failures and perform repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) as assigned through the PM program.
• Weld using Stick and MIG; cut with oxy-acetylene.
• Fabricate plant components such as guards and handrails.
• Pipefitting and related work installing or repairing pipes.
• Electrical repairs up to 500 hp; replace starters and motors.
• Document repairs in CMMS and provide feedback to planners.

Skills

Maintenance

Welding

Electrical repair

Read SOPs

CMMS

Blueprints

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Torque wrenches

Laser alignment tools

Oxy-acetylene cutting

Job description

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

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Department: Maintenance - Hourly 7a-3p

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Mechanic Journeyman: $31.24

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses failures in machinery or plant equipment and makes appropriate repairs.
• Performs preventative maintenance (PM) as assigned through the PM program.
• Performs Stick and MIG welding, and cutting with oxy-acetylene.
• Performs layout, fabrication and construction of plant components such as machine guards, handrails, and similar items.
• Performs pipefitting and related work in installing, repairing, or re-routing water, sewage, air, and gas pipes.
• Performs minor electrical repairs and installations such as replacing starters and motors up to 500 hp.
• Documents repair finding and gives feedback on job plans to planner.
• Interacts with CMMS for parts checkout, BOM information, job closure, equipment documentation, and general equipment info.
• Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.
• Observes all safety rules and regulations. Inspects safety of shop area, tools and plant areas where jobs are ongoing.
• Must understand and follow all QMS (Quality Management System) requirements and registrations.
• Maintain competence in the use of precision tools such as micrometers, calipers, torque wrenches, feeler gauges, laser alignment tools and similar standard use instruments.
• 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 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 blue prints.
• 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 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 the following: Operation of geared equipment, such as, large gear boxes 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, and etc.
• Must be able to hear radio and telephone communications.

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