Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

Rangen, LLC has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Mechanic. The position will be responsible for preventive maintenance and other maintenance tasks that are necessary to keep each facility running at optimal capacity and efficiency. This is a Monday through Friday position, with occasional Saturdays as needed. Qualified candidates must be able to work overtime.

• 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
• Willingness to occasionally work extended shifts to get breakdowns and special projects completed.
• 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 to provide a solution
• 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 all required training
• 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

• At least 2 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or other related fields, with an Associate Degree or Technical Degree in a pertinent field (a bonus)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Working knowledge of hydraulics
• Working knowledge of manufacturing environments or other manufacturing experience
• General understanding of Preventive Maintenance programs and how to implement these in a manufacturing facility
• Understanding of lockout/tagout (LOTO) and other safety protocols
• Strong communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft computer products
• Ability to lift to 55 lbs.
• Comfortable working at heights, including climbing ladders and stairs
• Comfortable working in narrow and confined spaces, with no claustrophobia

• Experience with many facets of industrial operations, including welding, electrical, bearings, chains, shafts, belts, electric motors, etc.
• Mechanical knowledge of processing equipment such as mixers, screw conveyers, hammer mills, grain legs
• Welding certificates, electrical certificate
• Having a safety-first mindset

Rangen, LLC Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. Rangen, LLC considers all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status. We invite you to join our diverse & growing team.