Maintenance Mechanic

PURIS Grains • Harrold, SD

4d • $28 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic equipment, along with production and facility equipment. The position supports site business goals by carrying out safety-focused predictive and productive maintenance processes and following safe work practices, including proper use of personal protective equipment. Duties include emergency and scheduled repairs, preventive maintenance, diagnosing and testing equipment, and reporting downtime or unusual conditions. The role includes an on-call maintenance rotation and may involve work in varying temperatures and operation of powered industrial equipment.

The role is based at PURIS’s Harrold, South Dakota facility. Compensation may vary based on shift differential, experience, and attendance. PURIS also describes a commuting fuel allowance, telehealth services, and an attendance incentive of up to $3.75 per hour for perfect attendance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• A high degree of judgment is required.
• Knowledge of power and hand tools.
• General mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Experience with grain-handling or processing equipment.
• Experience with maintenance welding activities and air compressors.
• Experience rigging equipment to pick and place machinery and parts; fitting bearings; aligning gears, shafts, and motors; and connecting couplings and belts.
• Experience performing predictive and operational maintenance using laser alignment tooling and servicing and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally more with assistance.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling tools and machinery.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed.
• Comfort working in varying temperatures, including hot, cold, and humid conditions.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, hearing protection, and steel-toed boots.
• Visual and auditory ability to detect safety hazards and machine malfunctions.
• Ability to push, pull, squat, kneel, or twist as needed during the shift.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions consistently and safely.
• May be required to sit or operate forklifts or machinery for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Technical school graduate preferred.
• Seven or more years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial skills; PLC experience is a plus.
• Software and PLC experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production machines and plant facility equipment.
• Comply with safety regulations and keep work areas clean and orderly, including following OSHA, facility safety rules, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Perform emergency and unscheduled production-equipment repairs and scheduled maintenance during machine service.
• Use mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, welding, cutting, soldering, pipe fitting, insulating, carpentry, installation, and repair.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
• Coordinate work orders, equipment malfunctions, and tasks with coworkers.
• Report all downtime.
• Assess whether designs meet technical specifications, performance requirements, and regulations.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test equipment, and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Detect faulty operations and defective materials and report them, along with unusual situations, to appropriate supervision.
• Use powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts.
• Participate in the on-call maintenance rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical plan options with competitive premiums.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Free virtual health care and virtual counseling services.
• Life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Short-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
• 401(k) plan with a company contribution of 3.5% when the employee contributes up to 6%.
• 80 hours of PTO accrued annually.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Additional free resources.
• Fuel allowance program for commuting.
• Attendance incentive offering an additional bonus of up to $3.75 per hour for perfect attendance.
• Telehealth service for convenient health care appointments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED