Hands-On Feed Mill & Elevator Technician

Hord Personnel Services, Inc; Bucyrus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

401(k) with company match

Opportunities for growth

Competitive wages

Job summary

Hord Farms in North Central Ohio is seeking a Feed Mill & Elevator Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment at our feed mill and elevator. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues, maintain logs, and support installation and upgrades while upholding safety standards.

This is a physically demanding role requiring lifting, outdoor work across seasons, and 45–50 hours per week with on-call availability.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of farming and mechanical operations.
• Ability to understand complex instructions and perform complex tasks.
• Organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer knowledge with Windows, Excel, and email.
• Ability to lift over 100 pounds and work outdoors in all seasons.

Responsibilities

• Work on Feed Mill and Elevator equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on grain elevators and related equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Inspect equipment for wear and safety hazards and take corrective actions.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, and minor machining as needed.
• Troubleshoot motors, gearboxes, belts, and control systems.
• Maintain maintenance logs and parts usage records.
• Coordinate with operations to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

Skills

Farming knowledge

Mechanical operations

Welding

Hydraulics

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Machining

Preventive maintenance

Basic computer skills

Job description

Hord Farms in North Central Ohio is seeking a Feed Mill & Elevator Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment at our feed mill and elevator. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues, maintain logs, and support installation and upgrades while upholding safety standards.

This is a physically demanding role requiring lifting, outdoor work across seasons, and 45–50 hours per week with on-call availability.