Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Fernley, NV
Department: Maintenance

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the mechanic will conduct industrial equipment troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance to ensure the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. This role is responsible for on‑shift equipment and facility maintenance, providing on‑the‑spot troubleshooting support, improving equipment efficiency and throughput through improvement projects, and performing preventative maintenance. The ideal candidate will perform periodic inspections, preventative maintenance, testing, and adjustments necessary to maintain processing systems in peak operating condition while adhering to safety principles and procedures required by ofi.

• Provide emergency or unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs during machine service.
• Troubleshoot machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Perform mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.
• Perform equipment modifications, fabrication, and installation of new equipment.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Maintain conveyors, pumps, fans, and other process equipment.
• Perform oxy‑acetylene and electric arc welding and cutting of carbon steel.
• Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules and GMPs and Food Safety rules.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or deleted to meet the business needs of the organization.

• Prior experience in welding and fabrication preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to utilize hand and power tools.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs. consistently throughout a shift.
• Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co‑workers and department leads.
• Ability to work all shifts and be available to work overtime as needed.
• Understand and follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety rules; comply with OSHA Safety and health regulations.
• Follow and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a dusty, fast‑paced, and noisy production environment with minimal supervision.
• Able to ascend and descend stairs.
• Ability to take direction from the department leads and work in a team‑driven atmosphere.
• Ability to wear and use all assigned personal protective equipment (hard hat, gloves, eye protection, ear plugs, steel toe footwear/nonslip, and welding/cutting protection).

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

• Competitive Pay
• Shift Differential Pay
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) matching retirement plan
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US‑T At ofi, we celebrate our diversity.

Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.