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Maintenance Mechanic

salary Salary :

$26 - 40 hourly

icon building Company : Nutrius
icon briefcase Job Type : Full Time
icon geo-alt Turlock, Ca

Job Description - Maintenance Mechanic


Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic Department: Maintenance
 
Location: Turlock, CA
 		Full/Part-Time: Full-Time
Shift: DayFLSA Status: Hourly (non-exempt)
Pay Rate: $26.00 to $40.00 per hour.

SUMMARY
Reporting to the Supervisor, the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for trouble shooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on all equipment throughout the mill operation. This individual will also be responsible for minimizing down time by detecting potential mechanical and electrical problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  1. Must have good analytical skills, able to troubleshoot and make on the spot corrections to emergency conditions
  2. Able to climb stairs and ladders and stairs and work safely at elevated heights of 200ft. and Confined Space
  3. Knowledge of fabrication, electrical schematics, engineering drawings, power transmission, and pneumatics, welding and cutting are necessary.
  4. Light Industrial Electric required, Hydraulics, Power Transmissions, and Pneumatic; basic computer knowledge; previous feed mill exp desired.
  5. Utilize computer programmed batching system to receive and manufacture feed
  6. Maintain required documentation associated with all departments
  7. After appropriate training, operate all process equipment including powered industrial vehicles
  8. Assist in start-up and shut down of operations
  9. Assist in the troubleshooting of processes and equipment operation and provide in-put for corrective actions
  10. Perform general housekeeping of production area to meet OSHA standards, as well as a clean and safe working environment
  11. Climb ladders up to 100 feet to perform maintenance and inventory duties
  12. Perform quality duties including but not limited to sampling inbound and outbound loads as well as production paperwork

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Special projects and/or other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:
  • Safety, inventory and maintenance processes and procedures
  • Computer systems to create spreadsheets is a plus
  • Technical and mechanical systems related to operation
Ability to:
  • Maintain high quality control standards; effectively problem-solve, supervise and troubleshoot
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of staff throughout the organization
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Evaluate employees fairly and objectively
  • Work flexible hours; on-call availability, OT, and rotating weekends.
Experience and Training Guidelines Preferred:
  • College coursework in technical field desired
  • Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in feed mill maintenance, industrial, or a production environment.
  • MS Office – Excel, Word
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize successfully
SPECIAL DEMANDS

Physical and mental requirements
  • Occasional use of keyboard
  • Frequent sitting for long periods of time
  • Occasional bending or squatting
  • Constant use of vision; frequent reading
  • Frequent decision-making and concentration
  • Frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone
  • Frequent exposure to noise
  • Frequent reading and close-up work
  • Occasional lifting up to 55 pounds
Skills
Hand Tools: Use a variety of hand and power tools in performing duties. 
  1. Welding
  2. Fabrication skills
  3. Plumbing 
  4. Electrical 
  5. Automotive/Forklifts 
  6. Packaging Equip
  7. Pumps 
  8. Compressor 
  9. Instrumentations/Electronics 
  10. Machinists 
  11. PLC’s 
  12. Equipment Rebuilding 
  13. Pneumatics/Hydraulics
  14. General building repairs 
  15. MIG Welding 
  16. TIG Welding 
  17. Stick Welding 
  18. Program/Operate palletizing Robot.
Equipment Manual comprehensions: Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance, service, or operation.
Follow Instructions: Reads instructions / labels and performs work as assigned by department supervisor or lead. 

Working Conditions
Work is performed in a typical outdoor environment subject to street or field noise and environment including exposure to loud equipment and machinery.  Some duties involve working in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment.  Position may require work outside regular business hours, including weekends, holidays and on-call; occasional travel to other company locations.

Note:  Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
 
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