Feedmill Technician - Snowflake, AZ

POSITION DESCRIPTION

FEED MILL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

SNOWFLAKE, AZ

Job description:

The ideal Feed Mill Maintenance Tech has a working knowledge of and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of maintenance and repairs of machinery and mechanical equipment related to the mechanical operation of the feed mill. Evaluates, repairs, and ensures precise equipment maintenance records are maintained.

Essential duties and Responsibilities

· Conducts daily maintenance work activities in assigned equipment areas and sets up any additional work maintenance schedules required.

· Follows standard operating maintenance instructions/procedures in the performance of all maintenance tasks, including replacing, adjusting, installing any feed mill equipment.

· Continuously maintains awareness of any maintenance problems and develop strategies and procedures to correct existing problems and help eliminate any future maintenance related issues or reduce unscheduled down times due to maintenance issues.

· Develops and communicates consistent parts replacement or repair guidelines.

· Promotes an active Safety Awareness Program including applying clean housekeeping practices to tools, equipment, and facility.

· Monitors and maintains all feed mill equipment.

· Ensures that all procedures are properly followed while conducting a repair.

· Responsible for complying with all environmental laws and procedures.

· Establishes or adjusts maintenance work procedures and schedules to meet production schedules.

· Maintains shift maintenance activities report, track maintenance records, as well maintaining records of preventing maintenance, bearings weekly maintenance, parts replacement, etc.

· Performs housekeeping duties as requested by the manager.

· Ensures the safety of all employees and assets of the company. Acquires and maintains necessary certifications (forklift, LOTO, Confined space etc.). Reports all environmental issues and food safety immediately to the mill manager. Reads and understands the company’s emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site.

Qualifications

· High school diploma and 1 year of successful industrial maintenance experience required.

· Ability to perform troubleshooting, repair and assembly of any feed mill equipment.

· Ability to read and speak English.

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

· Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

· Experience in pneumatic systems including compressors, cylinders and solenoid valve troubleshooting and maintenance.

· Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment. Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Other:

Class A CDL - Preferred but nor required