Maintenance Mechanic - Days

Richardson Oilseed Products US, a division of Richardson International operates a state-of-the-art oil packaging facility in Memphis, TN where it refines and packages one of the United States’ most recognized brands of canola and vegetable cooking oils, Wesson Oil.  

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic at our Memphis, TN facility.

Responsibilities:

• Understand and comply with all workplace health and safety requirements, company policies and procedures and general workplace rules

• Participate in the day to day health and safety program by working in a safe manner at all times:

  • Always using the required personal protective equipment

  • Ensuring that authorized work is completed safely

  • Utilizing required controls to prevent risk of exposure to hazards

  • Participating actively in incident investigations, training, and other health and safety initiatives

• Reporting all unsafe acts and conditions and all incidents, near misses and workplace injuries/illnesses as per company procedure

• Repair and/or replace in solenoids, cylinders, motors, filters, regulators, oilers and gauges

• Troubleshoot electrical circuits utilizing schematics

• Properly size fuses, contactors and cross reference electrical parts

• Variable Frequency Drive set up and programming with basic PLC skills

• Verify instrumentation, sensors and electrical motors through appropriate testing methods

• Advanced welding of either pipe or general fabrication

• Troubleshoot, rebuild, repair or replace pumps, gearboxes, pneumatic cylinders, actuators, solenoids, filters, regulators, oilers and gauges

• Troubleshoot and reconfigure pneumatic circuits

• CMMS experience and knowledge

• Assist in basic preventative maintenance procedures of equipment and basic general housekeeping standards

• Regular preventative maintenance as assigned

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule and overtime when needed

• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively

• Understand instruction and follow direction

• Work primarily in a warm to hot environment

• High School diploma or GED required