Maintenance Mechanic (Buhl, ID)

Wilbur-Ellis • Buhl, ID

199d • $23 - $30

About The Position

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for overseeing and conducting all maintenance tasks at Wilbur-Ellis Rangen in Buhl, ID. The position will be responsible for fabrication, electrical, preventive maintenance, and other maintenance tasks that are necessary to keep each facility running at optimal capacity and efficiency. This position will be the main point of contact for operations staff to solve problems with equipment and building issues.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or other related fields
• Associate Degree or Technical Degree in a pertinent field
• Working knowledge of manufacturing environments or other manufacturing experience
• General understanding of Preventive Maintenance programs and how to implement these in a manufacturing facility
• Ability to multitask and problem-solve in manufacturing environments
• Experience using Microsoft computer products
• Ability to implement and oversee company policy
• Ability to evaluate mechanical issues and implement solutions
• Ability to lift to 55 lbs
• Comfortable working at heights, including climbing ladders and stairs, with no fear of heights
• Comfortable working in narrow and confined spaces, with no claustrophobia

Nice To Haves

• Experience and skills in many facets of industrial operations, including welding, electrical, bearings, chains, shafts, belts, electric motors, etc.
• Welding certifications
• Electrical certifications
• Mechanical knowledge of processing equipment such as mixers, screw conveyors, hammer mills, grain legs

Responsibilities

• Oversee and conduct all maintenance tasks
• Work with location management personnel to coordinate major equipment repair
• Coordinate preventative maintenance programs to meet mechanical needs and ensure compliance with quality standards
• Ability to work off-hours when needed, including but not limited to nights and weekends
• Confer with operations management teams as it pertains to equipment breakdowns and potential issues with facilities
• Handle fabrication duties for various small projects within each facility
• Follow up on any and all corrective actions that require maintenance oversight
• Respond quickly to emergency maintenance situations and provide contractor oversight when needed
• Work directly with contractors to ensure 3rd party work is completed safely and meets quality specifications
• Oversee and manage equipment list and assess new equipment for preventative maintenance needs and failure points
• Assist safety and quality teams when needed to ensure compliance with regulatory rules and regulations
• Serve as member of Food Safety Team
• Participate in any and all training that is required for the role
• Responsible for reporting mechanical and electrical problems to management, up to and including stopping a production line
• Ensure compliance with all Food Safety Guidelines, FDA and OSHA guidelines, as well as Federal and State laws governing the workplace
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $23.03- $30.73 per hour
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Mental health benefits
• Retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees