Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag - and grow with us!Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment."We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you."**Sign-on bonus - $750 paid in first paycheck after hire and $750 paid after 90 days of successful work. Current employees are not eligible.**General Purpose and Scope of Position: The Equipment Maintenance Mechanic works under general supervision to perform a variety of skilled maintenance tasks, including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on equipment, machines, and facility. Work involves rebuilding pumps, installing pipe, welding, and electrical.
Specific Responsibilities:- Perform general maintenance, mechanical, and electrical troubleshooting and repair on machines, equipment, and facility.
- Typical equipment includes pumps, seals, piping, air compressors, conveyors, and agitators.
- Recommend measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
- Work with plant manager, department heads, outside vendors, contractors, and municipal officials to accomplish assigned tasks.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures including equipment, safety, and OSHA rules and regulations.
Physical Requirements:- Able to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Able to walk, stand, climb, stoop for extended lengths of time
- Able to tolerate temperature extremes up to 110F in production and outside on hot days and cold outside temperatures during the winter
Skills and Experience Required:- 5+ years of maintenance experience
- Experience with pumps, pipes, and other liquid process equipment
- Knowledge of electrical, machine guarding, Lockout/Tagout, and welding (certification preferred)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to analyze problems, recommend solutions, and initiate repairs
- Ability to utilize a computer and/or electronic equipment
- Strong safety focus
- High school Diploma or Equivalent
Compensation and Benefits- The base compensation for this position ranges from $21.44 - $28.63 per hour. Note that wages may vary based on skills, and experience. This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj
Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.
NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONSis a Wilbur-Ellis business.
For over 70 years, Nachurs Alpine Solutions has been the industry leader in NPK LIQUID FERTILIZER TECHNOLOGY. Built on quality, integrity, and innovation, we pioneered precision-placed liquid fertilizer in 1946 - formulated to meet the nutritional demands of crops and growing conditions on both sides of the border. Our liquid fertilizers are marketed under the ALPINE brand and NACHURS brands in North America. The New Ag Markets Business Unit sells liquid fertilizer into turf, specialty, international, and private label markets. Products sold in the oil and gas markets, transportation and mining markets, and industrial chemical markets are all sold under the NASi brand. Nachurs Alpine Solutions has manufacturing plants located in Garretson, SD, Marion, OH, Corydon, IN, Red Oak, IA, St. Gabriel, LA, New Hamburg, ON and Belle Plaine, SK.
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