Maintenance Mechanic I 3pm-11pm

Oil Dri•Mounds, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic I performs routine repairs and maintenance on packaging and processing equipment, mobile equipment, plant machinery, and physical structures. The role diagnoses equipment failures, performs preventive maintenance, and completes repairs using technical documentation, tools, and testing equipment. It also includes plumbing and pipe fitting, welding and brazing, inventory and repair documentation, and maintaining a clean and safe work area.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Effectively use a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Meet the assessment requirements for the position.
Read, comprehend, and act on standard operating procedures, AIQ processes, and similar documents.
Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to perform basic machining tasks, such as boring sprockets using a milling machine.
Basic programmable logic controller (PLC) skills.
Ability to read and understand shop manuals, parts diagrams, schematic drawings, and blueprints.
Knowledge of and ability to read and understand electrical schematics, blueprints, and ladder logic.
Demonstrated ability to perform electrical maintenance tasks such as changing motors.
Sufficient math skills to calculate machinery installation and adjustments.
Ability to operate heavy equipment.
Qualified welder.
Demonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented work.
Good oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

A minimum two-year technical degree in a related field or electrical/mechanical experience.
Ability to operate Load-All and forklift.
Ability to operate packaging equipment to enhance understanding and support operations.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair plant machinery, equipment, and physical structures.
Diagnose machinery and equipment failures and make necessary repairs.
Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment using electrical and electronic test equipment.
Perform and document preventive maintenance.
Follow specifications, blueprints, manuals, schematic drawings, and lockout/tagout procedures when making repairs.
Perform repairs using hand tools, power tools, hoists, cranes, and measuring and testing instruments.
Perform plumbing, pipe fitting, and related work involving water, sewage, air, and gas pipes.
Document repair procedures and inventory parts used, and maintain accurate inventories of tools and equipment.
Perform welding, acetylene brazing, cutting-torch work, routine layout, and other duties as needed.
Keep work areas clean and free of clutter.
Observe safety rules and regulations and inspect the safety of the shop area, tools, and plant area.
Participate in process improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.