PURIS Grains

Overview

At PURIS, we're dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact by transforming high-quality, USA-made ingredients into essential components for a wide range of everyday products. The Maintenance Mechanic position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic equipment while maintaining production and facility equipment according to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and plant facility equipment.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Observe all OSHA and facility safety rules and regulations including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Follow all established Good Manufacturing Practices including an orderly and clean work area.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs.
• Perform mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic troubleshooting, welding, cutting, soldering, pipe fitting, insulating, carpentry, and installing.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Discuss work orders, equipment malfunctions, and job task coordination with co-workers.
• Report all downtime and assess whether designs meet technical specifications.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those to proper supervision.
• Utilize powered industrial equipment including forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts.
• Participate in On Call Maintenance rotation.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required; Technical School graduate preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly, and occasionally more with assistance.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling tools and machinery.
• Comfortable working in varying temperatures (hot, cold, humid).
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Visual and auditory ability to detect safety hazards and machine malfunctions.
• Ability to push, pull, squat, kneel, or twist as needed during shift.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions consistently and safely.
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience preferred; strong pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with PLC experience is a plus.
• Experience with grain handling/processing equipment.
• Experience with maintenance type welding activities and air compressors.
• Experience with rigging equipment to pick and place machinery and parts.
• General mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Software and PLC experience is helpful.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• Location: Harrold, SD.
• Attendance rewards and a gas stipend to support your commute.
• Potential to earn more based on shift differential, experience, and attendance.
• On Call Maintenance rotation.