Maintenance Mechanic

For more than 100 years, Purina has been revolutionizing pet food production, and its ability to enrich the lives of pets everywhere. By 1956, we began mastering new production techniques and literally reshaped pet care, introducing Dog Chow® as the first extruded dry food. We’re still at it today, with Tidy Cats®, the lightweight cat litter champion of the world and the leader in our category.

Your role in the bigger picture is to provide preventative and predictive maintenance to improve the functionality and safe working order of our manufacturing equipment and machinery. You’ll handle projects that span the spectrum of electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatics, and welding responsibilities.

• Provide maintenance support for utilities, valves, bearings, gearboxes, motors, conveyors, packaging/processing equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
• Utilizing PLC’s to troubleshoot and replace/repair electrical components of industrial equipment.
• Weld (MIG, TIG, ARC, etc..) to repair parts and/or equipment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

Experience (Years/Type):

• 1+ years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, technical or military environment.