Oil Dri Corporation
Taft Production Company, PO Box 1277, Taft, California, United States of America
Job Description Posted Monday, January 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Job Title:
Lead Maintenance Technician
Department:
Maintenance
Reports To:
Maintenance Manager
Classification:
Hourly
Job Summary A well-versed maintenance teammate, the Maintenance Technician will use their high level of mechanical ability and complementary electrical ability to maintain, repair, and build equipment at an Oil‑Dri facility.
Essential Functions
Perform routine maintenance on mechanical equipment
Perform routine maintenance on electrical systems
Perform lubrication and greasing
Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical equipment
Diagnose and troubleshoot common electrical systems
Install common electrical systems
Perform inspections on mechanical safety systems
Install new conduit and pull wire
Diagnose and troubleshoot networking and PLC systems
Fabricate new and fix old equipment with welding/cutting/pipe‑fitting/rigging
Use common and complex mechanical hand tools
Install analog and discrete PLC equipment
Write, open, and complete work orders
Fulfill on call duties
Assist and continuous improvement sessions
Assist in SHE and Quality Pillars
Ensure good housekeeping around shop and external work area
Audit vehicle inspections
Shop walk/inspection
Attend 8am meeting (A Shift)
Verify daily work progress (Checking in on techs)
Update maintenance schedule on Teams spreadsheet (Throughout the day/shift)
Update all emergency work orders on Teams spreadsheet (Throughout the day/shift)
Filter entered (JDE) work orders to verify accuracy and category (Throughout the day/shift)
Contact vendors for quotes and/or parts information
Enter requisitions for parts
Coordinate with MRO and Planner for parts kitting and verify staged parts
Coordinate/Update schedule adherence with Planner and address any changes needed
Help identify aged parts and update Teams spreadsheet
Work on SOPs/OPLs and LOTO documentation (Required 3 SOPs/OPLs and 1 LOTO Procedure per month)
Audit previously completed work orders and update Teams spreadsheet (Audit for quality of work)
Audit work order time entries and verify accuracy with actual work performed
Coordinate w/Manager and Planner future repairs/strategies/needs
Work Orders (Perform work in the plant) Dependent on time availability after other tasks are complete
Provide updates to manager throughout the shift
Qualifications
Have two‑year technical degree and/or necessary experience
Have HS diploma and/or necessary experience
Maintain strong commitment to Safety and WE CARE values
Self‑directed with the ability to work independently and as a team
Possess communication and problem‑solving skills
Meet minimum required skill assessments
Read & Understand SOP/AIQ/PWI
Read & Understand Manuals/Diagrams/Schematics
Perform average electrical tasks
Perform advanced mechanical skills
Operate processing and packaging Equipment
Function in ODC systems JDE/Dayforce/Outlook
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Must be able to function while using the appropriate PPE including, but not limited to:
Safety Glasses
Hard Hat
Hearing Protection
Dust Mask
Gloves
Protective Clothing/Harness
Must be able to frequently lift 60lbs
Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift
Bending, twisting, reaching, stooping and climbing
Must be able to communicate via radio
Must be able to work at heights 100’ +
Start Out Rate: $38.78/hr
Top Out Rate (after 90 day probationary period): $40.93/hr
Taft Production Company, PO Box 1277, Taft, California, United States of America
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description Posted Monday, January 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Job Title:
Lead Maintenance Technician
Department:
Maintenance
Reports To:
Maintenance Manager
Classification:
Hourly
Job Summary A well-versed maintenance teammate, the Maintenance Technician will use their high level of mechanical ability and complementary electrical ability to maintain, repair, and build equipment at an Oil‑Dri facility.
Essential Functions
Perform routine maintenance on mechanical equipment
Perform routine maintenance on electrical systems
Perform lubrication and greasing
Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical equipment
Diagnose and troubleshoot common electrical systems
Install common electrical systems
Perform inspections on mechanical safety systems
Install new conduit and pull wire
Diagnose and troubleshoot networking and PLC systems
Fabricate new and fix old equipment with welding/cutting/pipe‑fitting/rigging
Use common and complex mechanical hand tools
Install analog and discrete PLC equipment
Write, open, and complete work orders
Fulfill on call duties
Assist and continuous improvement sessions
Assist in SHE and Quality Pillars
Ensure good housekeeping around shop and external work area
Audit vehicle inspections
Shop walk/inspection
Attend 8am meeting (A Shift)
Verify daily work progress (Checking in on techs)
Update maintenance schedule on Teams spreadsheet (Throughout the day/shift)
Update all emergency work orders on Teams spreadsheet (Throughout the day/shift)
Filter entered (JDE) work orders to verify accuracy and category (Throughout the day/shift)
Contact vendors for quotes and/or parts information
Enter requisitions for parts
Coordinate with MRO and Planner for parts kitting and verify staged parts
Coordinate/Update schedule adherence with Planner and address any changes needed
Help identify aged parts and update Teams spreadsheet
Work on SOPs/OPLs and LOTO documentation (Required 3 SOPs/OPLs and 1 LOTO Procedure per month)
Audit previously completed work orders and update Teams spreadsheet (Audit for quality of work)
Audit work order time entries and verify accuracy with actual work performed
Coordinate w/Manager and Planner future repairs/strategies/needs
Work Orders (Perform work in the plant) Dependent on time availability after other tasks are complete
Provide updates to manager throughout the shift
Qualifications
Have two‑year technical degree and/or necessary experience
Have HS diploma and/or necessary experience
Maintain strong commitment to Safety and WE CARE values
Self‑directed with the ability to work independently and as a team
Possess communication and problem‑solving skills
Meet minimum required skill assessments
Read & Understand SOP/AIQ/PWI
Read & Understand Manuals/Diagrams/Schematics
Perform average electrical tasks
Perform advanced mechanical skills
Operate processing and packaging Equipment
Function in ODC systems JDE/Dayforce/Outlook
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Must be able to function while using the appropriate PPE including, but not limited to:
Safety Glasses
Hard Hat
Hearing Protection
Dust Mask
Gloves
Protective Clothing/Harness
Must be able to frequently lift 60lbs
Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift
Bending, twisting, reaching, stooping and climbing
Must be able to communicate via radio
Must be able to work at heights 100’ +
Start Out Rate: $38.78/hr
Top Out Rate (after 90 day probationary period): $40.93/hr
Taft Production Company, PO Box 1277, Taft, California, United States of America
#J-18808-Ljbffr