Maintenance Technician - Rolling Stock
Scotts Miracle-Gro · Geismar, LA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Scotts Miracle-Gro (chemicals) in Geismar, LA. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live reliability postings in Louisiana.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 62%
- Welding 31%
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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Scotts Miracle-Gro
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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This plant: Scotts Miracle-Gro in Geismar
1 other open role at this site.
- Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
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What you'll do in this role
- ◆Owns local maintenance program on rolling stock including: main focus into forklifts, truck carried forklifts, loaders, pick up trucks and other types of rolling stock at the plant. Must be familiar with both gasoline and diesel powered engines.
- ◆Performs repair and maintenance on the rolling stock associated with the plant. Types of repair include electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic repairs.
- ◆Maintains records of jobs performed in order to develop a history of repairs so that preventative maintenance can be performed. Record keeping is done to meet or exceed DOT and regulatory
requirements
for over the road equipment. Must be computer literate to maintain records, experience using CMMS is a plus.
- ✓Maintains and executes daily, weekly, monthly and yearly PMs on rolling stock equipment. Works with leadership to optimize uptime of rolling stock to meet operational demands.
- ✓Manages relationships with Rolling Stock vendors to ensure third party maintenance needs are met and serviced in a timely manner.
- ✓Builds strong relationships with rolling stock operators to enable a proactive approach to rolling stock repairs.
What you'll need to be successful
- ✓High School Diploma or Equivalent
- ✓Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills; able to accurately diagnose and repair equipment.
- ✓Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on as needed basis.
- ✓Must be able to stand, sit, walk, stoop and bend for extended periods of time.
- ✓Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
- ✓Must be able to work with machine operators, mechanics and contractors and/or vendors.
- ✓Must be able to work the required shift.
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Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!
The hourly rate pay for this position at Scotts will generally fall between $27.00 - 36.45 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.
We are looking for a Rolling Stock Maintenance Technician to join our Scotts Miracle Gro team in Geismar, LA!
What we do for you (just to name a few cool ones)
- •Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date
- •Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support
- •401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting
- •Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value
- •$600 annual wellness reimbursement program
- •Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy
- •Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family
- •To view all of our great benefits, click here !
- •Eligibility for the above benefits may vary based on full-time/part-time status or additional factors.
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Notification to Agencies
Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.