Job Code: R12515

Job Description:

Richardson Oilseed Products U.S., 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.

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and training and career development opportunities.

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. The hourly wage for this position is $35.02 per hour.

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

Richardson is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing and has over 3,000 employees across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.  At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and communities.

Interested candidates should click the "APPLY TO THIS POSITION" icon to apply online by October 31, 2024.

Richardson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.