Mechanic- Maintenance: 1st shift: M-F 7am-3:30pm

OSI Group; Oakland (IA); On-site; USD 16,751 - 25,127; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in Oakland, Iowa, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to ensure machinery operates smoothly through preventive maintenance. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience, preferably with welding skills. This is a full-time position offering a dynamic work environment with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installing and servicing equipment using tools.
• Perform assigned preventive maintenance tasks.
• Maintain tools, powered vehicles, and equipment.
• Use safety equipment on job sites.
• Follow safety and environmental requirements and procedures.

Skills

Minimum of 1 years’ experience as a maintenance mechanic

Welding (certified preferred)

Fabrication

Solid understanding of maintenance fundamentals

Mechanically inclined

Basic mechanics and electrical knowledge

Computer and technology aptitude

Basic knowledge of various tools used in maintenance work

Basic knowledge of diagnosing equipment failures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in mechanical and/or industrial engineering (preferred)

Job description

Mechanic- Maintenance: 1st shift: M-F 7am-3:30pm

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The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for proactively maintaining the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment through preventive/predictive maintenance.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in installing and service different pieces of equipment, using required self-supplied and company-supplied hand tools.
• Answer calls for service in a timely manner.
• Perform assigned preventive maintenance task.
• Moving and raising components using hoists, dollies, or other provided equipment.
• Updating daily work communications.
• Maintain tools, powered vehicles, and equipment; keep parts and supplies in order.
• Responsible for a clean and hazard free work area throughout the entire day.
• Use and maintain safety equipment on job sites.
• Other duties as business needs.
• Ability to follow applicable safety and environment requirements, food safety, GMP’s.
• Execute job order assignments and keep accurate job order records.
• Participate in RCA’s.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist members in all grade levels with troubleshooting.
  
  

Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience as a maintenance mechanic.
• Welding (certified preferred)
• Fabrication
• Solid understanding or maintenance fundamentals and electrical power.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Basic mechanics and electrical knowledge.
• Computer and technology aptitude.
• Must be able to read and understand various methods of mechanical and other technical drawings.
• Basic knowledge on the correct use and care of various tools used in maintenance work.
• Must be able to follow procedures as outlined in equipment manufacturer's maintenance manual.
• Basic knowledge on how to gas, arc, and/or TIG weld.
• Basic knowledge of diagnosing equipment failures and correcting them.
• Should be familiar with air compressors, various pumps, boilers, and other common mechanical equipment.
  
  

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent of a GED or equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through on the job training or experience.
• An associate degree in mechanical and/or industrial engineering preferred but not required.
  
  

Work Environment

• Must be able to climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. for short distances.
• Comfortable working with heights and confined spaces.
• Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food Production

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