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Rangen, LLC has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Mechanic. The position will be responsible for preventive and other maintenance tasks necessary to keep each facility running at optimal capacity and efficiency. This is a night shift position. Qualified candidates must be able to work overtime.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee and conduct all maintenance tasks

• Work with location management personnel to coordinate major equipment repair

• Coordinate preventative maintenance programs to meet mechanical needs and ensure compliance with quality standards

• Willingness to occasionally work extended shifts to get breakdowns and special projects completed.

• Confer with operations management teams as it pertains to equipment breakdowns and potential issues with facilities.

• Handle fabrication duties for various small projects within each facility

• Follow up on any and all corrective actions that require maintenance oversite

• Respond quickly to emergency maintenance situations and provide contractor oversite when needed to provide a solution

• Work directly with contractors to ensure 3rd party work is completed safely and meets quality specifications

• Oversee and manage equipment list and assess new equipment for preventative maintenance needs and failure points

• Assist safety and quality teams when needed to ensure compliance with regulatory rules and regulations

• Serve as member of Food Safety Team.

• Participate in all required training e

• Responsible for reporting mechanical and electrical problems to management, up to and including stopping a production line.

• Ensure compliance with all Food Safety Guidelines, FDA and OSHA guidelines, as well as Federal and State laws governing the workplace.

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or other related fields, with an Associate Degree or Technical Degree in a pertinent field, and a bonus

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability

• Working knowledge of hydraulics

• Working knowledge of manufacturing environments or other manufacturing experience

• General understanding of Preventive Maintenance programs and how to implement these in a manufacturing facility

• Understanding of lockout/tagout (LOTO) and other safety protocols

• Strong communication skills

• Experience using Microsoft computer products

• Ability to lift to 55 lbs.

• Comfortable working at heights, including climbing ladders and stairs

• Comfortable working in narrow and confined spaces, with no claustrophobia

Preferred Skills or Certificates:

• Experience with many facets of industrial operations, including welding, electrical, bearings, chains, shafts, belts, electric motors, etc.

• Mechanical knowledge of processing equipment such as mixers, screw conveyers, hammer mills, and grain legs

• Welding certificates, electrical certificates

Compensation and Benefits:

• The base compensation for this position ranges from $22.98 to $30.68 per hour. Please note that wages may vary depending 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://mywebenefits.com/

Rangen, LLC Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. Rangen, LLC considers all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status. We invite you to join our diverse & growing team.

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.

Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, LLC is headquartered in Buhl, Idaho, and is a marketer and distributor of value-added feed ingredients in North America and Asia-Pacific. Wilbur Ellis provides feed solutions to our customers and suppliers in the Livestock, Pet Food, and Aquaculture Industries. Providing a complete supply chain, including logistics, warehousing, and customer service, in addition to expertise in import/export and regulatory, sets Wilbur-Ellis apart from our competitors. We understand the importance of providing on-time delivery of specified products and honoring our commitments to suppliers and customers.

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