Maintenance Technician Assistant

Ridgefield Rice, LLC.

Wynne, AR

Pay: $15-$20/hr

Shift: Full time

**Job Overview**

Ridgefield Rice is hiring a hands-on dependable person to assist our Maintenance Technician. You'll help keep our rice milling, bagging, and shipping equipment running by assisting with routine maintenance, trouble shooting, and repairs. If you enjoy working with tools, figuring out how things work, and learning by doing, we'd like to hear from you.

**What you will do**

• Assist the Maintenance Tech with inspecting, servicing, and repairing conveyors, elevators, motors, bagging equipment, and other mill machinery.
• Help with preventive maintenance, including lubricating equipment and replacing worn belts, bearings, and other parts under the technician's direction.
• Help identify equipment problems and report unusual noises, leaks, or signs of wear.
• Gather tools and parts for repairs and help keep the maintenance shop and work areas organized.
• Follow mill safety, lockout/tagout, and food safety procedures while working around production equipment.

**What we are looking for**

• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with basic hand and power tools.
• Dependability, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions from your supervisor and work safely as part of a team.
• Experience in maintenance, fabrication, or manufacturing is a plus. If you have worked on machinery, tell us about it when you apply.

**Work environment**

This is an active, on-site role in a working rice mill. The job involves standing, walking, bending, lifting, and handling tools and parts. Work areas can be dusty, noisy, and subject to temperature changes.

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 60.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person