Maintenance Mechanic I

Western Milling • Goshen, CA

120d • $21 - $32

About The Position

This position is a maintenance crew member responsible for maintenance and repair of plant equipment at an industrial feed milling plant, which includes areas of expertise in electrical, welding and instrumentation. Primary goal is to assure safe and efficient production by responding to changing conditions in timely manner. Emphasis will be preventive maintenance and welding.

Requirements

• A high school diploma is required.
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience in electrical or instrumentation maintenance and repair.
• Understanding of plant operational processes and procedures, including routine and emergency start-up and shutdown practices.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment operations and care.
• Mechanical experience.
• Basic electrical experience.
• Pneumatic experience.
• Hydraulic experience.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Basic PC/PLC experience preferred.
• Forklift experience.
• Manlift experience.
• Knowledgeable of PPE's and Fall Protection.
• Knowledgeable in Lockout Blockout (Machine Specific).
• Proficiency with basic computer software preferred.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with all levels within the organization and the ability to work in a diverse group.
• Ability to write detailed repair reports and must have good verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Welding experience preferred.
• Basic PC/PLC experience preferred.
• Proficiency with basic computer software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance in all areas of the plant on a scheduled or emergency basis.
• Mechanical repairs on pumps, valves, and heat exchangers.
• Building repairs and cleaning.
• Moves, sets, calibrates, as needed, controls such as knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms, on control panels to control process variables such as flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, and chemicals, by automatic regulation and remote control of processing units, such as heaters, coolers, compressors, exchangers, and other units.
• Determines malfunctioning units by observing control instruments, such as meters and gauges or by automatic warning signals, such as lights and sounding of horns.
• Inspects equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction such as leaks, breakages and faulty valves.
• Communicates directly with production to coordinate maintenance and repair work.
• Patrols units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions.
• Performs preventive maintenance activities as required.
• Assists with new installations and other projects, as requested by the supervisor.
• Works with contractors to plan and implement installation of new equipment or systems.
• Participates in safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Knows and understands city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to maintenance and plant equipment, and works in a manner to ensure that these regulations are met at all times.
• Participates in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.

Benefits

• Paid vacation time.
• Paid sick leave.
• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) with employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: High school or GED