Maintenance Mechanic

Maintains, repairs, installs, relocates, and removes manufacturing machinery and equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient production operations. Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; performs preventive maintenance; and accurately documents completed work and labor in IFS (ERP system).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installs, relocates, and removes from service new and existing machinery and equipment in accordance with safety requirements and production needs.
• Performs routine repairs and preventive maintenance and troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components.
• Assists senior mechanics with complex tasks during major repair or modification projects.
• Completes assigned preventive maintenance tasks and routine inspections following established procedures to reduce equipment downtime and improve reliability.
• Identifies equipment issues, reports findings, executes parts replacement and repairs.
• Utilizes manuals, schematics, drawings, and work instructions when completing assigned maintenance tasks.
• Completes work orders, inspection forms, preventive maintenance records, and all other required documentation accurately in a timely manner.
• Records labor, materials used, and work performed accurately in IFS.
• Performs building maintenance including plumbing and carpentry for facility repairs or reconstruction.
• Must be able to work from a ladder, scaffolding, and/or powered lift.
• Must be responsive to the needs of the production team.  Coordinates maintenance activities with production supervision and other departments to minimize disruption to operations.
• Must be able to work well in a team atmosphere. Required to possess the flexibility to respond to rapidly changing priorities.
• Applies continuous improvement philosophy to consistently improve work quality and reduce costs.
• Continuously increases knowledge and updates skills related to job functions.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment and follows all lockout/tagout, machine-guarding, electrical safety, and other applicable safety procedures including use of personal protective equipment.
• Is responsible for wearing 100% cotton shirt/pants/socks during scheduled work hours
• Works flexible hours, including weekends and overtime as needed, including on short notice, to support production and maintenance needs.
• Must furnish their own basic hand tools.

Education:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, preferred.
• Technical training in industrial maintenance or a related field preferred.

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many Brands and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Agri originated in 1961 and offers a full line of aeration and material handling products to help grain producers minimize storage costs and maximize the selling price of their commodities. Manufactured to exacting standards using heavy-duty materials and innovative designs, Chief grain conditioning, handling, and storage systems are sold throughout the world and have a reputation for providing many long years of dependable service.

Our Benefits:

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/time off
• 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Employee discounts
• Education assistance
• And much more.