Industrial Journeyman

Oil-Dri • Blue Mountain, MS

118d

About The Position

The journeyman mechanic will report to the Maintenance Supervisor or designee and will be responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing a variety of industrial mechanical equipment. The role requires a strong focus on safety and efficiency, ensuring that all work is conducted in a safe manner while addressing any safety issues that arise. The mechanic will work with both electrical and mechanical systems, including motors, motor control circuits, and various electrical components. Additionally, the position involves performing preventative maintenance, documenting repair procedures, and maintaining accurate inventory of tools and equipment.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two-Year Technical Degree or Four-Years of Mechanical and Electrical Experience preferred. Completion of a 2-year technical degree will be required.
• Welding certification is required.
• Pass the pre-employment skills assessments, Written/Hands-On Electrical Test, Written/Hands-On Mechanical Test.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI's (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents.

Responsibilities

• Conducts all work in a safe, efficient manner, correcting and reporting safety issues.
• Inspect work areas and complete work area exams forms, as necessary.
• Inspect mobile equipment and complete checklist.
• Install, Program, Maintain, Test, Troubleshoot, Diagnose, and Repair Motors and Motor Control Circuits, including Variable Frequency Drives.
• Install, Program, Maintain, Test, troubleshoot, Diagnose, and Repair AC (up to 480 Vac) and DC Electrical and Control Systems.
• Install, Program, Maintain, Test, Troubleshoot, Diagnose, and Repair Electrical Components (i.e. Switches, Fuses, Circuit Breakers, Transformers, etc.).
• Install, Program, Maintain, Test, Troubleshoot, Diagnose, and Repair plant machinery, equipment, and components.
• Maintains and installs electrical equipment including PLC systems, VFD's, analog & digital equipment, networking, and HMI systems.
• Understanding and using of electrical testing equipment, such as using a meter to troubleshoot equipment.
• Use Mechanical schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
• Perform and document preventative maintenance.
• Enter and complete work orders.
• Document repair procedures and parts used from inventory and maintain accurate inventory of tools and equipment.
• Inspect and test equipment for operation and safety.
• Maintain Knowledge of the appropriate electrical code and of pertinent city or state inspection and safety requirements.
• Perform arc welding, acetylene brazing, cutting torch, routine layout and other duties as needed.
• Perform plumbing, pipe fitting, and related work in installing, repairing or re-routing water, sewage, air and gas pipes.
• Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.
• Coordinate work with plant maintenance personnel.
• Perform duties with minimal direct supervision.
• Available for on-call duty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees