Plant Maintenance Mechanic I – Electrical, Welding & Repairs

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Mounds (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic I to service and repair plant machinery and equipment. The role involves following drawings, conducting preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance across packaging and processing areas.

Responsibilities include diagnosing failures, using test equipment, and performing welding and basic machining as needed. Strong reading of SOPs and blueprints is required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years technical degree or electrical/mechanical experience preferred.
• Must effectively use CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs plant machinery, equipment, and structures.
• Diagnoses failures and makes repairs.
• Visually inspects and tests machinery using test equipment.
• Performs and documents preventative maintenance.
• Follows blueprints and lockout/tag out procedures.

Skills

CMMS

Read electrical schematics

Read blueprints

Read SOPs

Welding

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Operate heavy equipment

Milling basics

Ladder logic

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Two-year technical degree or electrical/mechanical experience

Tools

Load-All

Forklift

Job description

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic I to service and repair plant machinery and equipment. The role involves following drawings, conducting preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance across packaging and processing areas.

Responsibilities include diagnosing failures, using test equipment, and performing welding and basic machining as needed. Strong reading of SOPs and blueprints is required.