Maintenance Mechanic II Night Shift - Angleton, TX

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Rangen, LLC has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Mechanic.  The position will be responsible for preventive and other maintenance tasks necessary to keep each facility running at optimal capacity and efficiency.  This is a night shift position. Qualified candidates must be able to work overtime.   

Essential Functions:

• 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

• 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.

• Participate in all required training e

• Responsible for reporting 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.

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

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

• 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 to 55 lbs.

• Comfortable working at heights, including climbing ladders and stairs

• Comfortable working in narrow and confined spaces, with no claustrophobia

Preferred Skills or Certificates:

• 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 conveyers, hammer mills, and grain legs

• Welding certificates, electrical certificates

Compensation and Benefits:   

• The base compensation for this position ranges from $22.98 to $30.68 per hour. Please note that wages may vary depending on skills and experience.   

• This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental hea