2nd Shift Maintenance Tech & Mill Operator

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Hamilton (MI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a second shift (approximately 1:00 pm–10:00 pm) at our Hamilton, Michigan plant to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on feed mill machinery.

You will assist with upgrades and plant improvements, operate mill equipment, and support loading, unloading, forklift operations, and general maintenance duties while keeping safety standards.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to work with maintenance equipment.
• Computer skills and ability to learn new software.
• Understanding of safe working conditions and vehicle operations.
• Team orientation and willingness to help others, with strong attention to detail.
• Analytical problem solving and decision making in a manufacturing setting.
• High School Diploma; agriculture background a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on mill equipment, conveyors, bucket elevators, mixers, pellet mills, grinders, augers, and other production machinery.
• Lubricate, inspect, adjust, and replace components to prevent downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical issues; troubleshoot motors, bearings, gearboxes, drives, belts, and conveyors.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns; perform emergency repairs following safety standards.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and plant improvement projects.
• Operate mill equipment and support production, including forklift operations and material handling.
• Maintain clean, organized maintenance areas and comply with food/feed safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team oriented

Safety awareness

Computer skills

Forklift operation

Welding

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Welding

Maintenance tooling

Job description

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a second shift (approximately 1:00 pm–10:00 pm) at our Hamilton, Michigan plant to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on feed mill machinery.

You will assist with upgrades and plant improvements, operate mill equipment, and support loading, unloading, forklift operations, and general maintenance duties while keeping safety standards.