Maintenance Technician

Livestock Nutrition Center; Gonzales (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Livestock Nutrition Center in Gonzales, TX is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for ongoing and preventative maintenance of our feed mill operations. You will work as a full-time mechanic reporting to the Location Manager and supporting the Project Manager.

The role requires hands-on mechanical repair, preventative maintenance planning, and strong teamwork with adherence to safety policies to keep production running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Mechanical repair and maintenance skills required.
• Welding with some fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to manage spare parts inventory and spend.
• Strong mathematical aptitude.
• Team-oriented with safety awareness.
• Able to work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical repair of the Feed Mills.
• Preventative maintenance.
• Develop maintenance schedules and procedures for ongoing maintenance.
• Troubleshoot repair issues.
• Maintain spare parts inventory.
• Communicate needs for improvement.
• Ensure safety policy compliance.
• Assist production as needed.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Welding

Spare parts inventory

Math aptitude

Team player

Safety skills

Work at heights

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Gonzales, TX 78629

Company Overview

Livestock Nutrition Center specializes in blending customized rations, supplements and premixes to meet the specific nutritional needs of livestock producer's operations. We understand that management, performance objectives and feeding practices can be vastly different between operations, and that these differences dictate specific nutritional or formulation requirements. Our experienced sales staff and nutritionist will work with the producer to design a feeding program that is specific to their operation.

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to add value to the suppliers and end users in the feed ingredient supply chain through distribution, processing and service.

Guiding Principle

Our focus is to provide customized feeding programs, nutritional products, and expert service to livestock producers that promote their long-term success and profitability.

QualificationsPosition Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ongoing and preventative Feed Mill maintenance objectives. The Technician will work as a fulltime mechanic and report directly to the Location Manager, as well as support the requests of the Project Manager.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Mechanical repair of the Feed Mill(s).
• Preventative maintenance.
• Develop maintenance schedules and procedures for ongoing maintenance.
• Perform troubleshooting to solve repair issues.
• Maintaining Spare Parts Inventory.
• Communicate and identify needs and plans for improvement.
• Ensure compliance of safety policies.
• Assist with any and all production needs.

Qualifications and Skills

• Mechanical Repair and Maintenance Skills.
• Accomplished in welding, some fabrication experience.
• Able to manage spare parts inventory and spend concerning.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Works well in Team environment.
• Safety Skills.
• Ability to work at heights.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Grain Elevator Equipment (bins, legs, systems).
• Experience with Pellet Mill operations.
• Boiler tech experience.
• Electrical knowledge.
• Ability to manage others safely for project objectives.

Benefits and Perks

• All full-time employees eligible for a competitive benefits package.