Maintenance Tech

Alamo Group Ag Americas, LLC – Maintenance Technician

Alamo Group Ag Americas, LLC is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician to join the Alamo Group Ag Americas Team in Selma, Alabama. Alamo Group Ag Americas, Inc., a member of the Alamo Group family of companies, is the leading North American manufacturer of rotary cutters, finishing mowers, landscape tools, and tractor‑mounted implements used in the agricultural market. Located in Selma, Alabama for over 70 years, Alamo Group Ag Americas' products have earned an enviable reputation for their ruggedness and durability in the most challenging work environments.

Bush Hog, RhinoAG and Dixie Chopper are among the most recognized and successful brands in the Agricultural Market and Outdoor Power Equipment Market. The Maintenance Technician is a key position in the company and will support and contribute to the company goals of profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and accident prevention. Under general supervision, the Maintenance Technician will perform general maintenance tasks such as repair of air leaks, fans, facility lighting, chain hoist check and minor repairs, lubrication of equipment, and other simple tasks.

Work with and assist higher level maintenance technicians with the preventive maintenance and repairs of production equipment.

• Learning
• People Relations
• Communication
• Position/Tech Knowledge
• Results Driven

• Focus, communicate, encourage and contribute to safety in all aspects of the job and all company meetings.
• Be competent and resourceful while performing tasks.
• Work on special projects such as rerouting the conveyor, moving machinery, running gas and air lines, fan installations, light installations.
• Test and verify proper operation of equipment upon completion of maintenance tasks.
• Observe and practice good housekeeping and safe work procedures while performing all assigned duties.
• Project work as needed to improve process and department flow.
• Assist department supervisor in any projects or processes as needed.
• Perform any other duties which may be assigned by the supervisor.

• Basic mechanical skills.
• General knowledge of hand tools and their function.
• Ability to listen to and/or read instructions and follow them.
• Basic welding skills.
• Safe forklift and mobile lift equipment operation.
• Valid Driver’s License (required).

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years’ experience in maintenance or a technical degree, preferred.

This position works in a non‑climate‑controlled manufacturing plant environment. Must be able to lift, push, carry and/or pull 50 pounds alone; stand for extended periods of time (up to 10 hours); work in confined spaces; and climb over 4 feet high. Frequent walking, bending, stooping and lifting are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.