Agriculture Facility Maintenance Mechanic Grave-Yard Shift (Buhl, ID)

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Do you possess experience in facility maintenance and safety programs?  Are you a trained industrial mechanic?  Are you willing to get your hands dirty and turn a wrench as part of the maintenance team?  Do you have experience in plant operations and electrical and mechanical maintenance?  If so, AND you have excellent communication skills, we want to hear from you!

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for overseeing and conducting all maintenance tasks at Wilbur-Ellis Rangen in Buhl, ID. The position will be responsible for fabrication, electrical, preventive maintenance, and other maintenance tasks that are necessary to keep each facility running at optimal capacity and efficiency. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for operations staff to resolve issues with equipment and building maintenance.  This position is a graveyard shift, approx. Hours 11:00 pm - 7:30 am, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or other related fields, with an Associate Degree or Technical Degree in a pertinent field, a bonus

• Working knowledge of manufacturing environments or other manufacturing experience

• General understanding of Preventive Maintenance programs and how to implement these in a manufacturing facility

• Ability to multitask and problem-solve in manufacturing environments

• Experience using Microsoft computer products

• Ability to implement and oversee company policy

• Ability to evaluate mechanical issues and implement solutions

• Ability to lift to 55 lbs.

• Ability to climb ladders and stairs as well as work from heights. No fear of heights.

• Ability to work in narrow and confined spaces. No claustrophobia.

• Preferred- experience and skills in many facets of industrial operations, including welding, electrical, bearings, chains, shafts, belts, electric motors, etc.

Preferred Skills or Certifications:

• Welding certifications, electrical certifications

• Mechanical knowledge of processing equipment such as mixers, screw conveyors, hammer mills, grain legs

Key Personal Attributes:

• A professional individual with strong leadership and organization skills

• Enthusiasm in creating a positive attitude in the work environment

• An individual with a high level of integrity, who will represent the Company well

• A team player who excels at building relationships across departments

• Strong communication skills to connect effectively with operations staff

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables:

• 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

• Ability to work off-hours when needed, including but not limited to nights and weekends. This entails carrying an on-call phone and answering when called.

• Willingness to occasionally work extended shifts to get breakdowns and special projects completed.

• 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 oversite

• Respond quickly to emergency maintenance situations and provide contractor oversite 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 Food Safety Team.