Feed Mill Maintenance Technician

• Oversee maintenance and repairs of feed mill machinery and mechanical equipment
• Evaluate, repair, and maintain precise equipment maintenance records
• Conduct daily maintenance activities and establish additional maintenance schedules
• Follow standard operating maintenance procedures when replacing, adjusting, and installing feed mill equipment
• Identify maintenance problems and develop corrective and preventive strategies
• Develop and improve a cost-effective Preventative Maintenance Program
• Develop and communicate parts replacement and repair guidelines
• Promote safety awareness and clean housekeeping practices
• Monitor and maintain all feed mill equipment
• Ensure repair procedures are properly followed
• Comply with environmental laws, EMS policies, food safety requirements, and company procedures
• Establish or adjust maintenance procedures and schedules to meet production schedules
• Maintain shift maintenance reports and maintenance records using the Methods system
• Manage critical parts inventory
• Perform housekeeping duties as requested
• Maintain and ensure the safety of employees and company assets
• Report environmental and food safety issues to the mill manager
• Review the company emergency notification process and policy
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma required
• 1 year of successful industrial maintenance experience required
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and assemble feed mill equipment
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues, including solid-state circuitry, 110 V control circuits, lighting circuits, VFD and soft-start drives, and 3-phase circuitry
• Ability to read and speak English
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Experience with pneumatic systems, including compressors, cylinders, and solenoid valve troubleshooting and maintenance
• Experience with liquid systems, including positive displacement pumps, metering system calibration, automatic valves, and plumbing
• Ability to work with and around a wide range of chemicals and feed ingredients
• Ability to tolerate grain dust, chemical odors, noisy conditions, and extreme seasonal temperatures
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
• Must be supportive of producing high-quality pellet feed
• Must acquire and maintain necessary certifications, including forklift, LOTO, and confined space certifications

Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and repairing feed mill machinery, with a strong focus on preventative maintenance, safety compliance, and effective troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems. Proficient in managing maintenance records and adhering to environmental and food safety standards.

• Industrial Maintenance Experience
• Troubleshooting Electrical Issues
• Preventative Maintenance Program Development
• Pneumatic Systems Maintenance
• Forklift Certification

• Feed Mill Equipment Repair
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Reading Electrical Schematics
• Pneumatic Systems Maintenance
• Liquid Systems Maintenance
• Preventative Maintenance
• Maintenance Record Keeping
• Safety Compliance
• Parts Replacement Guidelines
• Cost-Effective Maintenance Strategies

• Safety Awareness
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills

• Forklift Certification
• LOTO Certification
• Confined Space Certification

• Feed Mill Machinery
• Environmental Laws
• Food Safety Requirements
• Maintenance Procedures
• Housekeeping Practices

• Methods System
• VFD Drives
• Soft-Start Drives
• Positive Displacement Pumps
• Automatic Valves