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The seasonal MaintenanceMechanic II willbe responsible foroverseeing and conducting all maintenance tasks. The position willbe responsible forfabrication, electrical, preventive maintenance, and other maintenance tasks that are necessary to keep each facility running atoptimalcapacityand efficiency. This position will be the main point of contact for operations staff to solve problems with equipment and building issues **THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION**
A Sample of WhatYou’llDo inthis Role:
Oversee and conduct all maintenance tasksand work with management to coordinate major equipmentrepair
Coordinate preventive maintenance programs to meet mechanical needs and ensure compliance with quality standards
Handle fabrication duties for various small projects within each facility
Respond quickly to emergency maintenance situations and provide contractor oversite when needed to provide a solution
Oversee and manage equipment list and assess new equipment for preventative maintenance needs and failure points
Report mechanical and electrical problems to management, up to and including stoppinga productionline
Ensure compliance with all Food Safety Guidelines,FDAand OSHA guidelines, as well as Federal and State laws governing the workplace.
What You Bring tothe Role:
2+years of maintenance experience inamanufacturingenvironment
Ability to work off-hours when needed, including carrying an on-call phone and answering when called
Willingness to occasionally work extended shifts to get breakdowns and special projects completed
General understanding of Preventive Maintenance programs and how to implement these in a manufacturing facility
Ability to evaluate mechanical issues and implement solutions
Ability to lift 55 lbs.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs as well as work from heights– no fear of heights
Ability to work in narrow and confined spaces– no claustrophobia
Weldingand/orelectrical certificationsare preferred
Mechanical knowledge of processing equipment such as mixers, screw conveyors, hammer mills, grain legsis preferred
Associate or Technical degree in a pertinent field
What Makes You a Great Fit:
You are enthusiastic and enjoycreating a positive work environment
You havea high levelof integrityandwillrepresentthe Company well
You are a team player who excels at building relationships across departments
Youhavestrong communicationskills to connect effectively with operations staff
Compensation and Benefits:
The base compensation for this position ranges from $26.01 to $34.67 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 informationregardingWilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/
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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 is a company you can be proud to call your employer
Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.
Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people
Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.
Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce
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.
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Family owned since 1921, Wilbur-Ellis is a leading international marketer and distributor of agricultural products, specialty chemicals, and ingredients.
Since the beginning, Wilbur-Ellis has prided itself on looking forward. This relentless vision helped us grow into a multibillion-dollar business with employees and partners all over the world. It’s this tradition of always staying ahead that will carry us into the future.
Our 2,400 employees across North America are united by our shared values and driven by our passion for innovation. We know Wilbur-Ellis thrives when our employees do, which is why many have been with us for decades and others join to build their careers with us.
At Wilbur-Ellis, our purpose is to provide the essentials for the world to thrive. To achieve this, we believe diversity and inclusion are an integral part of who we are as a company, now and into the future. We know that a diverse workforce leads to better insights, better decisions, and better products and services.
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