Maintenance Mechanic

Description As a Garden. Core Maintenance Mechanic , you will be responsible for the preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of manufacturing equipment. Maintenance Mechanics also provides maintenance support for the various facilities and structures on company property. The successful candidate must be able to work safely in a fast-paced, covered and uncovered manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair equipment, electrical components and special purpose machines as assigned Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair, grease, weld, cut, change parts and complete tasks as assigned Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly Dismantle equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools Ability to think independently while successfully functioning in a team environment, with a proven track record of contributing toward team goals Other duties as assigned Requirements At least 3 years of maintenance/electrician experience with at least two years working in a manufacturing environment Experience with PLCs and ability to read schematics High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Working knowledge of basic safety programs, particularly lock-out/tag-out procedures, as well as principles of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and mechanics While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear The employee will be required to stand for extended periods of time The employee is regularly required to lift and move up to 50lbs.

Occasionally the employee may need to lift up to 65lbs, – should this be the case, employees should engage in team lifting and/or use the provided equipment to safely lift The employee must have the capability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and your whole body – bending, crouching, climbing - using steps and ladders, pushing pulling, stooping and reaching Work Hours 5:30 AM - 5:00 PM / Monday

• Friday 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM / Saturdays (as needed, depending on production needs) Compensation Hourly pay range of $22.00 - $28.00 per hour 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program Short-term and long-term disability benefits Life insurance Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Paid holidays What Garden. Core Offers You Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings program An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion About Garden. Core Garden. Core is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables, offering a broad portfolio of mulch, soil, stone, and lime products. The Company has deep, long-standing partnerships with major home improvement retailers and garden centers, and delivers consistent, high-quality execution across large-scale private label and branded programs. The Company has over 1,400 employees and operates 58 manufacturing facilities across the United States. Garden. Core, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability Garden. Core is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.