Maintenance Technician - Transloading (Oiler)

The Andersons, Inc. • Carlsbad, NM

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About The Position

The Maintenance Technician - Oiler maintains and repairs equipment within a transloading facility to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment inspections, and corrective repairs on rail, truck, conveyor, and material-handling systems. Duties include diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, interpreting technical documentation, and supporting equipment installations and improvement projects. The position helps maximize equipment uptime, meet operational goals, and maintain safety and environmental compliance.

The role installs, maintains, and overhauls production machines and facility equipment; performs scheduled and emergency repairs; maintains a computerized preventive maintenance system; and assists with training facility operators on preventive maintenance. Work is carried out using standard operating procedures and with a moderate degree of supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• 1–2 years of welding experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree.
• Electrical experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and overhaul production machines and facility equipment in accordance with factory guidelines.
• Perform emergency or unscheduled repairs on production equipment, mobile equipment, and vehicles, as well as scheduled maintenance repairs.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, welding, fabrication, and repair work on production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test equipment, and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities, and maintain the computerized preventive maintenance system.
• Maintain current knowledge of safety policies and standards, work safely, recognize unsafe situations, and take appropriate action to protect self and others.
• Assist in training facility operators on preventive maintenance.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and potential bonus incentives.
• Paid time off, including accrued vacation, floating holidays, and sick time.
• 401(k) with up to 4% company matching and immediate vesting.
• Medical, dental, and vision prescription insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.

What This Job Offers

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