Outside Maintenance Mechanic

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2 days ago Requisition

Summary

The Outside Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery, facility systems, and related equipment throughout company facilities and grounds. This position performs preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime, improve equipment reliability, and support a safe and efficient manufacturing environment.

The role works with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and assists with equipment installations, changeovers, repairs, and continuous improvement projects.

Essential Functions

Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial machinery and equipment

Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and routine equipment servicing

Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues

Replace worn or defective parts and lubricate machinery and components as needed

Install, assemble, adjust, and repair production equipment and machinery

Maintain and repair grain-handling, agricultural, facility, vehicle, and grounds equipment as needed

Perform welding, fabrication, cutting, and other metalworking tasks to repair, modify, and maintain equipment and structures

Document maintenance activities, repairs, parts used, and equipment conditions in PM system

Monitor spare parts and assist with maintaining supply and parts inventory

Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize downtime

Identify and recommend equipment, safety, reliability, and process improvements

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

Work with industrial equipment including production machinery, conveyors, pumps, motors, belts, bearings, chains, gears, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, grain-handling equipment, tractors, vehicles, semi-trucks, and grounds equipment

And other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous experience in industrial maintenance, mechanical

maintenance, manufacturing facilities maintenance, agricultural equipment, or a related field required.

Welding experience preferred. Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems

preferred. Experience with tractors, vehicles, semi-trucks, grain-handling equipment, or similar equipment is a

Skills and Competencies

Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Ability to perform preventative maintenance and equipment repairs. Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and other maintenance tools. Ability to use computers and computerized maintenance system, including PMs. Ability to prioritize and respond to changing needs. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Ability to work independently and follow established safety procedures.

Language Ability

Ability to read and comprehend manuals, maintenance instructions, and safety procedures. Ability to write simple and complex correspondence. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to understand instructions in English. Ability to effectively present information and communicate thoughts, ideas, and problems to fellow employees, small groups, and management on a one-on-one basis.

The work environment is in a manufacturing facility. The environment is often dynamic and collaborative, with collaboration being essential in this role. Employees will contribute to overall production goals, with…