Lead Maintenance Technician

Taft Production Company, PO Box 1277, Taft, California, United States of America

Posted Monday, January 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Job Title: Lead Maintenance Technician

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Classification: Hourly

A well-versed maintenance teammate, the Maintenance Technician will use their high level of mechanical ability and complementary electrical ability to maintain, repair, and build equipment at an Oil‑Dri facility.

• Perform routine maintenance on mechanical equipment
• Perform routine maintenance on electrical systems
• Perform lubrication and greasing
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical equipment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot common electrical systems
• Install common electrical systems
• Perform inspections on mechanical safety systems
• Install new conduit and pull wire
• Diagnose and troubleshoot networking and PLC systems
• Fabricate new and fix old equipment with welding/cutting/pipe‑fitting/rigging
• Use common and complex mechanical hand tools
• Install analog and discrete PLC equipment
• Write, open, and complete work orders
• Fulfill on call duties
• Assist and continuous improvement sessions
• Assist in SHE and Quality Pillars
• Ensure good housekeeping around shop and external work area
• Audit vehicle inspections
• Shop walk/inspection
• Attend 8am meeting (A Shift)
• Verify daily work progress (Checking in on techs)
• Update maintenance schedule on Teams spreadsheet (Throughout the day/shift)
• Update all emergency work orders on Teams spreadsheet (Throughout the day/shift)
• Filter entered (JDE) work orders to verify accuracy and category (Throughout the day/shift)
• Contact vendors for quotes and/or parts information
• Enter requisitions for parts
• Coordinate with MRO and Planner for parts kitting and verify staged parts
• Coordinate/Update schedule adherence with Planner and address any changes needed
• Help identify aged parts and update Teams spreadsheet
• Work on SOPs/OPLs and LOTO documentation (Required 3 SOPs/OPLs and 1 LOTO Procedure per month)
• Audit previously completed work orders and update Teams spreadsheet (Audit for quality of work)
• Audit work order time entries and verify accuracy with actual work performed
• Coordinate w/Manager and Planner future repairs/strategies/needs
• Work Orders (Perform work in the plant) Dependent on time availability after other tasks are complete
• Provide updates to manager throughout the shift

• Have two‑year technical degree and/or necessary experience
• Have HS diploma and/or necessary experience
• Maintain strong commitment to Safety and WE CARE values
• Self‑directed with the ability to work independently and as a team
• Possess communication and problem‑solving skills
• Meet minimum required skill assessments
• Read & Understand SOP/AIQ/PWI
• Read & Understand Manuals/Diagrams/Schematics
• Perform average electrical tasks
• Perform advanced mechanical skills
• Operate processing and packaging Equipment
• Function in ODC systems JDE/Dayforce/Outlook

• Must be able to function while using the appropriate PPE including, but not limited to:
  • Safety Glasses
  • Hard Hat
  • Hearing Protection
  • Dust Mask
  • Gloves
  • Protective Clothing/Harness
• Must be able to frequently lift 60lbs
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift
• Bending, twisting, reaching, stooping and climbing
• Must be able to communicate via radio
• Must be able to work at heights 100’ +

Start Out Rate: $38.78/hr

Top Out Rate (after 90 day probationary period): $40.93/hr

Taft Production Company, PO Box 1277, Taft, California, United States of America