Purpose: The Industrial Mechanic- Animal Feed Production is to provide mechanical, technical, and hands-on maintenance support to process and production operations. This role will also be responsible for accurate reporting of all work performed.
Accountabilities:
Provide technical troubleshooting and training in the setup and operation of production equipment including all aspects of mechanical systems such as: Steam traps, Heat exchangers Valves, Pressure valves, Motors, Bearings, Dryers, VFDs, Agitators, and Seals
Provide basic electrical troubleshooting and maintenance support of instruments and controls
Hands on trouble shooting requiring root cause failure analysis, PM’s, testing, repairs, and modifying/improving equipment
Provide practical and proactive problem-solving skills
Record all maintenance actives in the maintenance work order system
Organize and maintain accurate spare parts inventory
Willing and able to work off hours, overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.
Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma
Experience:
Industrial experience in electrical and mechanical support functions
Preferred Training- technical school (welding, HVAC, electrical, machining, etc.)
Strong mechanical maintenance experience and strong knowledge of hand and power tool usage
Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 lbs.
Ability to: climb, lift, bend, push, pull, stoop, and twist
Ability to: use tools and equipment to repair and provide maintenance while standing, crouching, stretching, and extending extremities, potentially under extreme work conditions and/or environment from exposed heights
Able to calibrate and maintain equipment to manufacturers specifications
Able to change priorities as needed to support immediate needs of plant operations, and complete scheduled maintenance activities.
Able to record all maintenance activities in the Maintenance Work Order system
Continue to grow maintenance and leadership skillsets through assigned training
Demonstrated knowledge of repairing and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Diagnose and test malfunctioning machinery and discuss plan to restore to full operation with key facility personnel
Experience with organizing and maintaining an accurate spare parts inventory Good understanding of PLC controls
Good understanding of boiler operations
Maintain the proper stock of tools and electrical parts to perform routine work
Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints
Must be knowledgeable of OSHA safety requirements, especially those related to electrical and mechanical operations and components
Prepare maintenance reports for management as directed
Working knowledge of three phase motors, programmable controls, circuits, computer interfaces and National Electrical Code
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