Maintenance Mechanic

Description

Why Join the Rangen Group?

As a newly formed independent global company with a 100-year legacy, we are poised for significant growth and opportunity. You will play a role in shaping our future, strengthening customer trust, and unlocking unlimited growth potential. We are a safety-first organization, and we make our customers and employees priority.

The formal job description is below but first let me ask you a few questions:

• Are you looking to build your career with a rapidly growing pet, livestock & aquaculture nutrient manufacturer where your ideas and contributions can make a real impact from day one? We are a proud American Manufacturer.
• Do you want endless growth opportunities, clear career pathways, and the chance to advance as the company continues to expand? We offer attractive market wages and top tier benefits!
• Are you excited by joining a business on a fast track to becoming an employer of choice, where innovation and ambition are encouraged?
• Would you value working in an environment where passion for quality products, and continuous improvement drive everything we do?
• Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team? In this role, you will have full access and exposure to senior and executive leadership!

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.

• 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
• 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 Safety Team
• Participate in all required trainings
• Report 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
• Be willing to occasionally work extended shifts to get breakdowns and special projects completed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• At least 2 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or other related fields
• 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 up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Comfortable working at heights
• Comfortable working in narrow and confined spaces, with no claustrophobia

• Associate Degree or Technical Degree in a pertinent field
• 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 conveyors, hammer mills, and grain legs
• Welding certificates
• Electrical certificates

Rangen Group offers a rich and competitive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match up to 6%, competitive PTO, Wellbeing Time, 10 company-paid holidays, and additional benefits designed to support you and your family.

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…