Maintenance Technician II, 7p - 7a

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Ochlocknee (GA); On-site; USD 96,432,000 - 110,208,000; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America in Georgia seeks a Maintenance Technician Journeyman responsible for routine repairs of packaging, processing and plant structures. This multi-craft role requires welding, electrical troubleshooting, and basic pneumatics.

You will install, maintain, and repair equipment, follow blueprints and SOPs, perform preventative maintenance, and participate in safety protocols. Requires 3–5 years of experience; ability to read manuals and diagrams; availability for call-ins;

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs plant machinery, equipment and structures.
• Diagnoses failures and performs repairs.
• Performs preventative maintenance and documents procedures.
• Follows blueprints, manuals and lockout/tag out procedures.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, hoists, cranes, and testing instruments for repairs.
• Performs plumbing and pipe fitting as needed.
• Performs welding, brazing, cutting torch work and layout.
• Maintains HVAC systems.
• Keeps work areas clean and safe.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Reading SOPs

Reading blueprints

HVAC knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Lockout/tagout procedures

Hoist and crane

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: $35.47