Maintenance Mechanic II Job

Oil-Dri Corporation of Georgia, PO Box 200A, Ochlocknee, Georgia, United States of America

Posted Friday, July 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Department: Maintenance - Hourly 7a-3p

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Mechanic Journeyman: $31.24

Position Summary: Maintenance Mechanic Journeyman is responsible for the repairs and on-going maintenance of packaging, processing and physical structures.

• Assesses failures in machinery or plant equipment and makes appropriate repairs.
• Performs preventative maintenance (PM) as assigned through the PM program.
• Performs Stick and MIG welding, and cutting with oxy-acetylene.
• Performs layout, fabrication and construction of plant components such as machine guards, handrails, and similar items.
• Performs pipe fitting and related work in installing, repairing, or re-routing water, sewage, air, and gas pipes.
• Performs minor electrical repairs and installations such as replacing starters and motors up to 500 hp.
• Documents repair finding and gives feedback on job plans to planner.
• Interacts with CMMS for parts checkout, BOM information, job closure, equipment documentation, and general equipment info.
• Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.
• Observes all safety rules and regulations. Inspects safety of shop area, tools and plant areas where jobs are ongoing.
• Must understand and follow all QMS (Quality Management System) requirements and registrations.
• Maintain competence in the use of precision tools such as micrometers, calipers, torque wrenches, feeler gauges, laser alignment tools and similar standard use instruments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Must meet the written and hands-on assessment requirements for this position.

• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of related industrial maintenance experience.
• Must pass computer assessment.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures, AIQ processes, and similar documents.
• Must be available for call-in maintenance.
• Must be able to read and understand shop manuals, parts, diagrams, schematic drawings and blue prints.
• Basic industrial electricity knowledge and the ability to perform minor electrical repairs.
• Willingness to attend classes and seminars to enhance mechanical skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to lift and carry to 50 pounds.
• Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently.
• Must be able to climb and work at heights up to 180 feet.
• Physical endurance to withstand the following:
  Operation of geared equipment, such as, large gear boxes rotating dryers, drives, mills, etc.
• Heavy physical labor, such as, shoveling heavy clay, lifting equipment components, pulling conveyor belts, loosening large nuts and bolts, positioning equipment, and etc.
• Must be able to hear radio and telephone communications.

Oil-Dri Corporation of Georgia, PO Box 200A, Ochlocknee, Georgia, United States of America