Our client is seeking a hands-on

, career-minded * Maintenance Mechanic Foreman * to lead and coordinate maintenance operations within a grain-based manufacturing facility. This role will involve supervising projects, managing multi-shift maintenance schedules, and working alongside the mechanical team to troubleshoot, repair, and improve plant equipment. The ideal candidate will be safety-focused, highly organized, and capable of enhancing plant efficiency through preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and execute plant maintenance and repair projects

• Plan and manage daily maintenance activities across multiple shifts

• Assist with hands-on mechanical repairs and equipment installation

• Ensure safety and compliance with EH&S and regulatory guidelines

• Collaborate with vendors and contractors for parts, quotes, and project execution

• Maintain parts inventory and manage critical spares

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems (up to 480V)

• Perform fabrication, welding, and cutting as needed

• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics

• Operate equipment such as forklifts, skid loaders, and other shop machinery

• Improve and maintain preventative maintenance programs

Work Schedule:

• Primarily Monday to Friday day shift

• Must be available for off-shift or weekend work as needed

• On-call availability for emergency repairs

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid vacation and holidays

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; technical training preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial setting

• Reliable transportation and availability for on-call work

• Valid driver's license with a clean record

• Ability to work in physically demanding environments (lifting, bending, climbing, confined spaces, etc.)

Preferred Experience:

• Preventative and Reactive Maintenance: 5 years

• Troubleshooting (mechanical/electrical): 5 years

• Welding and Fabrication: 3 years

• Electrical Diagnosis and Repair: 3 years

• Project Management: 2 years

• Maintenance Planning and Scheduling: 2 years

You should be proficient in:

• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Hydraulics Experience
• Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• Scheduling Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Conveyor Systems
• Band Saw

Salary info:

$55.29 - $60.10 / hr