Maintenance Mechanic II Job

Maintenance Mechanic II Job Req #2380 Oil-Dri Corporation of Georgia, PO Box 200A, Ochlocknee, Georgia, United States of America Apply Share Job Description Posted Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:00

AM Department:

Maintenance - Hourly 7a-3p

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Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Mechanic Journeyman:

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Maintenance Mechanic Journeyman is responsible for the repairs and on-going maintenance of packaging, processing and physical structures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assesses failures in machinery or plant equipment and makes appropriate repairs. Performs preventative maintenance (PM) as assigned through the PM program. Performs Stick and MIG welding, and cutting with oxy-acetylene. Performs layout, fabrication and construction of plant components such as machine guards, handrails, and similar items. Performs pipefitting and related work in installing, repairing, or re-routing water, sewage, air, and gas pipes. Performs minor electrical repairs and installations such as replacing starters and motors up to 500 hp. Documents repair finding and gives feedback on job plans to planner. Interacts with CMMS for parts checkout, BOM information, job closure, equipment documentation, and general equipment info. Keeps areas clean and free of clutter. Observes all safety rules and regulations. Inspects safety of shop area, tools and plant areas where jobs are ongoing. Must understand and follow all QMS (Quality Management System) requirements and registrations. Maintain competence in the use of precision tools such as micrometers, calipers, torque wrenches, feeler gauges, laser alignment tools and similar standard use instruments. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must meet the written and hands-on assessment requirements for this position. Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of related industrial maintenance experience. Must pass computer assessment. Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures, AIQ processes, and similar documents. Must be available for call-in maintenance. Must be able to read and understand shop manuals, parts, diagrams, schematic drawings and blue prints. Basic industrial electricity knowledge and the ability to perform minor electrical repairs. Willingness to attend classes and seminars to enhance mechanical skills. Good oral and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift Must be able to lift and carry to 50 pounds Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently Must be able to climb and work at heights up to 180 feet. Physical endurance to withstand the following: Operation of geared equipment, such as, large gear boxes rotating dryers, drives, mills, etc. Heavy physical labor, such as, shoveling heavy clay, lifting equipment components, pulling conveyor belts, loosening large nuts and bolts, positioning equipment, and etc. Must be able to hear radio and telephone communications. Job Details Job Family

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