Maintenance Technician - Rolling Stock

scottsmiraclegro; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Holidays & vacation

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Wellness reimbursement

Fertility/Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro in Geismar, LA, is seeking a Rolling Stock Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair plant rolling stock, including forklifts and related equipment, to support production uptime. The role requires mechanical aptitude, experience with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and the ability to work with operators, mechanics and vendors.

Benefits include health, 401(k) match, stock purchase, and family-friendly leave.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills; able to accurately diagnose and repair equipment.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on as needed basis.
• Must be able to stand, sit, walk, stoop and bend for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to work with machine operators, mechanics and contractors and/or vendors.
• Must be able to work the required shift.

Responsibilities

• Owns local maintenance program on rolling stock including: forklifts and other rolling stock at the plant. Familiar with gasoline and diesel engines.
• Performs repair and maintenance on rolling stock including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic repairs.
• Maintains records of jobs performed to support preventive maintenance and regulatory compliance; CMMS experience is a plus.
• Maintains and executes daily, weekly, monthly and yearly PMs to optimize uptime.
• Manages relationships with Rolling Stock vendors and operators to ensure timely service.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

The hourly rate pay for this position at Scotts will generally fall between $27.00 - 36.45 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

We are looking for a Rolling Stock Maintenance Technician to join our Scotts Miracle Gro team in Geismar, LA!

What you'll do in this role:

• Owns local maintenance program on rolling stock including: main focus into forklifts, truck carried forklifts, loaders, pick up trucks and other types of rolling stock at the plant. Must be familiar with both gasoline and diesel powered engines.
• Performs repair and maintenance on the rolling stock associated with the plant. Types of repair include electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic repairs.
• Maintains records of jobs performed in order to develop a history of repairs so that preventative maintenance can be performed. Record keeping is done to meet or exceed DOT and regulatory requirements for over the road equipment. Must be computer literate to maintain records, experience using CMMS is a plus.
• Maintains and executes daily, weekly, monthly and yearly PMs on rolling stock equipment. Works with leadership to optimize uptime of rolling stock to meet operational demands.
• Manages relationships with Rolling Stock vendors to ensure third party maintenance needs are met and serviced in a timely manner.
• Builds strong relationships with rolling stock operators to enable a proactive approach to rolling stock repairs.

What you'll need to be successful:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills; able to accurately diagnose and repair equipment.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on as needed basis.
• Must be able to stand, sit, walk, stoop and bend for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to work with machine operators, mechanics and contractors and/or vendors.
• Must be able to work the required shift.

What we do for you (just to name a few cool ones):

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date
• Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support
• 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting
• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value
• $600 annual wellness reimbursement program
• Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy
• Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family

* Eligibility for the above benefits may vary based on full-time/part-time status or additional factors.

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Notification to Agencies: Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.