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Feed & Supply Co.

Maintenance Mechanic

Feed & Supply Co., Turlock, California, United States, 95382

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Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Department: Maintenance

Company: AFS

Full/Part-Time: Full-Time

Location: Turlock, CA

FLSA Status: Hourly (non-exempt)

Shift: Swing

Pay Range: $26.00 to $30.00 per hour.

SUMMARY Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for trouble shooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on all equipment throughout the mill operation. This individual will also be responsible for minimizing down time by detecting potential mechanical and electrical problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Must have good analytical skills, able to troubleshoot and make on the spot corrections to emergency conditions

Able to climb stairs and ladders and stairs and work safely at elevated heights of 200ft and confined space

Knowledge of fabrication, electrical schematics, engineering drawings, power transmission, and pneumatics, welding and cutting are necessary.

Light industrial electrical required, hydraulics, power transmissions, and pneumatics; basic computer knowledge; previous feed mill experience desired.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Special projects and/or other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of:

Safety, inventory and maintenance processes and procedures

Computer systems to create spreadsheets is a plus

Technical and mechanical systems related to operation

Ability to:

Maintain high quality control standards; effectively problem‑solve, supervise and troubleshoot

Communicate effectively with all levels of staff throughout the organization

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Evaluate employees fairly and objectively

Work flexible hours; on‑call availability, OT, and rotating weekends.

Experience and Training Guidelines Preferred:

College coursework in technical field desired

Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in feed mill maintenance, industrial, or a production environment.

MS Office – Excel, Word

Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi‑task and prioritize successfully

SPECIAL DEMANDS Physical and mental requirements

Occasional use of keyboard

Frequent sitting for long periods of time

Occasional bending or squatting

Constant use of vision; frequent reading

Frequent decision‑making and concentration

Frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone

Frequent exposure to noise

Frequent reading and close‑up work

Occasional lifting up to 55 pounds

Skills Hand Tools: Use a variety of hand and power tools in performing duties.

Welding

Fabrication skills

Plumbing

Electrical

Automotive/Forklifts

Packaging Equip

Pumps

Compressor

Instrumentations/Electronics

Machinists

PLC’s

Equipment Rebuilding

Pneumatics/Hydraulics

General building repairs

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

Stick Welding

Program/Operate palletizing Robot.

Equipment Manual comprehensions: Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance, service, or operation. Follow Instructions: Reads instructions / labels and performs work as assigned by department supervisor or lead.

Working Conditions Work is performed in a typical outdoor environment subject to street or field noise and environment including exposure to loud equipment and machinery. Some duties involve working in a typical temperature‑controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Position may require work outside regular business hours, including weekends, holidays and on‑call; occasional travel to other company locations.

Note: Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Our company is an equal opportunity employer committed to non‑discriminatory employment practices abiding by the regulations as outlined by the EEOC. This employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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