Maintenance Technician II

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Ochlocknee (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America in Georgia is seeking a Maintenance Technician Journeyman to perform routine repairs on packaging, processing, and structures. The role requires multi-craft skills, including welding, electrical troubleshooting, and basic pneumatics, with a shift from 7p to 7A.

The ideal candidate will install and repair plant machinery, diagnose failures, perform preventative maintenance, and read blueprints and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Must meet written and hands-on assessment.
• Must pass computer assessment.
• Must read and act on SOPs and AIQ processes.
• Must be available for call-in maintenance.
• Must read shop manuals, parts diagrams and blueprints.
• Basic industrial electricity knowledge and minor electrical repairs.
• HVAC knowledge.
• Willingness to attend classes to enhance mechanical skills.
• Good oral and written communication.
• 3 years of experience required, 5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs plant machinery and structures.
• Diagnoses failures and performs necessary repairs.
• Visually inspects and tests machinery with appropriate equipment.
• Performs and documents preventative maintenance.
• Follows specifications, blueprints and lockout/tag out procedures.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, hoist, crane, and testing instruments for repairs.
• Performs plumbing and pipe fitting work as needed.
• Documents repair procedures and inventory usage.
• Welding, brazing, cutting and layout duties as required.
• Maintains HVAC systems and keeps work areas clean.
• Adheres to safety rules and observes shop and plant safety.

Skills

Welding

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Reading SOPs

Call-in maintenance

Blueprints reading

HVAC knowledge

Safety awareness

Communication

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Hoist and crane

Measuring instruments

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Journeyman

Location: GA

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Hours: 7p - 7A

Job Summary

Maintenance Technician Journeyman is responsible for routine repairs of packaging, processing and physical structures.These are multi-craft industrial packaging maintenance positions.Applicants must have skills in welding, electrical troubleshooting and repair, and basic pneumatics.

Essential Functions

• 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 tool, 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.
• Maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• 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:

• Must meet the written and hands-on assessment requirements for this position.
• 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.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems
• Willingness to attend classes and seminars to enhance mechanical skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• 3 years of experience required, 5 years of experience preferred.

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.

Hire Rate: $35.74