Industrial Journeyman

Job Overview:   

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, or designee, the journeyman mechanic, where applicable, will install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair an array of industrial mechanical equipment. 

Responsibilities: 

• Conducts all work in a safe, efficient manner, correcting and reporting safety issues.  

• Inspect work areas and complete work area exams forms, as necessary. 

• Inspect mobile equipment and complete checklist.  

• Install, Program, Maintain, Test, Troubleshoot, Diagnose, and Repair Motors and Motor Control Circuits, including Variable Frequency Drives 

• Install, Program, Maintain, Test, troubleshoot, Diagnose, and Repair AC (up to 480 Vac) and DC Electrical and Control Systems 

• Install, Program, Maintain, Test, Troubleshoot, Diagnose, and Repair Electrical Components (i.e. Switches, Fuses, Circuit Breakers, Transformers, etc.) 

• Install, Program, Maintain, Test, Troubleshoot, Diagnose, and Repair plant machinery, equipment, and components 

• Maintains and installs electrical equipment including PLC systems, VFD’s, analog & digital equipment, networking, and HMI systems.  

• Understanding and using of electrical testing equipment, such as using a meter to troubleshoot equipment. 

• Use Mechanical schematics, blueprints, and manuals 

• Perform and document preventative maintenance  

• Enter and complete work orders  

• Document repair procedures and parts used from inventory and maintain accurate inventory of tools and equipment 

• Inspect and test equipment for operation and safety 

• Maintain Knowledge of the appropriate electrical code and of pertinent city or state inspection and safety requirements 

• Perform arc welding, acetylene brazing, cutting torch, routine layout and other duties as needed 

• Perform plumbing, pipe fitting, and related work in installing, repairing or re-routing water, sewage, air and gas pipes 

• Keeps areas clean and free of clutter 

• Coordinate work with plant maintenance personnel 

• Perform duties with minimal direct supervision 

• Available for on-call duty 

• Perform other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:  

Education:  

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.  

• Two-Year Technical Degree or Four-Years of Mechanical and Electrical Experience preferred. Completion of a 2-year technical degree will be required. 

• Welding certification is required.  

• Pass the pre-employment skills assessments, Written/Hands-On Electrical Test, Written/Hands-On Mechanical Test  

• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI’s (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents. 

Skills & Abilities: 

• Must act in accordance with WE CARE. 

• Participates in improvement activities. 

• Other actions as needed to satisfy company goals, process, and procedures and to uphold values inherent to Oil-Dri. 

• Must be fully proficient in diagnosing and making repairs to electrical motor controls including VFD’s, install/maintain PLC systems and networking, installs analog and digital equipment, and assists in the design of HMI systems.    

• Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment. 

• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift. 

• Must be able to frequently carry up to 50 pounds. 

• Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, climbing stairways and ladders frequently. 

• Must be able to work at heights of 100 feet or greater. 

• Must be able to hear radio and telephone communications