Job Details

This person will be responsible for:

• Supporting both Lot Maintenance and the Machine Shop through servicing, troubleshooting, repair, installation and fabrication activities.

• Day to day preventive, corrective, deferred and/or emergency maintenance of the feedlot facilities and equipment, including, but not limited to the feed mill, sprinkler systems, processing barn, water wells, etc.

• Maintaining and repairing feedlot fences and steel structures that sustain optimum cattle welfare and containment.

• Maintaining and repairing water tanks and main lines.

• Maintaining and evaluating equipment to improve performance.

• Providing mechanical expertise when necessary to reduce equipment downtime.

• Identifying technical problems and provide practical solutions, as appropriate.

• Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems including motors, variable frequency drives, instrumentation, sensors, and various control systems.

• Troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining pneumatic and hydraulic systems including pumps, valves, cylinders, plumbing, etc.

• Operating various welding and torch equipment.

• Ensuring quality and efficient fabrication for new construction.

• Maintaining appropriate logs and records, as needed.

• Communicating successfully with other members of the team and operations.

• Actively seeking ways to improve efficiency and cost savings.

• Responding to emergency or high priority work which may, on occasion, be outside of normal working hours.

Ideal candidate would possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Mechanical interest and aptitude.

• Plumbing, hydraulic, pneumatic, and water systems experience.

• Proficient in using various devices to test equipment’s performance.

• Welding experience, knowledge, and skills.

• Commitment to safety and quality culture.

• Excellent verbal communication.

• Self-starter and ability to work independently.

• Ability to use analytical techniques for problem solving, coordination, and decision making.

• Driven, organized, action-oriented, analytical, and ability to multi-task.

• Individual must be team oriented.