The primary responsibility of this position is to maintain, repair and / or replace parts of machinery as discovered during PM’s or in case of breakdowns during operation to keep the Feed Mill operating at maximum capacity.   

General Responsibilities:

• The feed mill maintenance mechanic must be able to perform preventative maintenance on feed mill related equipment, as well as repair and install equipment as necessary.
• Maintenance mechanics must be able to detect potential mechanical and electrical problems, maintain the required written records including work performed, corrective actions, and installed replacement parts.
• Maintenance mechanics must work in compliance with all Company policies, Local, State, and Federal policies, Laws, and Regulations. 
• Interpret drawings of equipment in order to properly adjust, maintain or repair machinery.
• Interpret equipment manuals and establish preventative maintenance programs according to the manufacturers recommendations.

Skills Required:

Must be familiar with and demonstrate the ability to perform maintenance duties related to the following areas;

• Single and 3 Phase Motors: Circuitry and Troubleshooting
• Industrial Plumbing:  Fittings, gauges, pumps, flows and valves
• Power Transmissions:  Chains, sprockets, bearings and couplings
• Feed Milling Equipment: Grain elevators, spouting, valves, drag and auger conveyors
• High Pressure Boiler Operations
• Boiler Feed Water Systems and Water Treatment
• Welding and Cutting: Serviceable welds, cutting and ability to identify various steel
• Fabrication using various metals

Physical Demands:

• Dusty Environment and Harsh Weather Exposure.
• Climbing and Elevated Work Areas. 
• This position operates inside and outside in extreme hot and cold temperatures. 
• This position involves lifting in excess of 55 lbs., sweeping, shoveling and

    climbing stairs and ladders. 

• This position involves working off platforms and catwalks in excess of 100 feet above ground level. 
• This position, on occasion, requires long and continuous hours in a dusty environment.   Must be physically able to wear and perform essential duties while wearing a full-face respirator. 

Additional Requirements:

• All maintenance employees must maintain a working telephone at their residence.
• Maintenance employees may be called in after regular work hours to make repairs or assist with repair of mill breakdowns.
• Maintenance employees must be available to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed to perform scheduled and unscheduled repairs.

Educational Requirement:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. 

Minimum 1-2 years industrial maintenance experience

Technical school preferred.

EOE, including disability/vets