MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA; Nephi (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA) in Nephi, Utah is looking for a Maintenance Technician for their South Region Feed Division. This role involves troubleshooting and repairing production machinery as well as electrical equipment, including PLCs. The ideal candidate will have experience with various types of machinery and electrical systems.

The position requires flexibility in working different shifts and a general schedule of about 40 hours per week, including some Saturday work. A generous benefits package is offered as part of the compensation.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience with industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Proficient in troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems.
• Experience with production machinery repairs.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain production machinery and electrical equipment.
• Work with high and low voltage electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC and computerized controls.

Skills

AC/DC motor control

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical schematic reading

Welding

Mechanical plumbing

Education

Agricultural systems degree

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA) is a regional farm supply co‑op with diverse operations including feed production, agronomy services, and retail stores throughout the Intermountain West. We are currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Maintenance Technician for the South Region Feed Division located in Nephi, Utah.

Summary

This position troubleshoots, solves issues with, and repairs production machinery and other electrical and electronic equipment, including PLCs. The candidate should have a broad spectrum of experience, including welding, process equipment maintenance (screw and drag conveyors, elevators, mixers, scales, flakers, extruders, coolers, etc.), boilers, mechanical plumbing, and air compressor systems.

Responsibilities

• Responds to manufacturing personnel calls to repair machinery and equipment.
• Installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment; ability to work with high and low voltage electrical up to 480 3‑phase power.
• Read and review electrical blueprints to assist in installation, repair, and improvement of equipment.
• Troubleshoot computerized controls (PLC).
• Removal and installation of varying sizes of motors, including electrical connections and belting.
• Repair of drag and screw conveyors, roll changes and repairs on flaking equipment, elevators, and other process handling equipment.
• Maintain records, implement and follow preventative maintenance routes and routines.
• Fabricate and weld.
• Works to improve the operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Must be flexible to work different shifts.

Qualifications

Agricultural systems degree and/or 3 years experience working on industrial manufacturing equipment a plus. Experience with AC/DC motor control, PLCs, and circuit boards in an industrial environment. Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, block diagrams, and ladder logic. Proficient at troubleshooting all problems systematically, including electrical and electronic systems, identifying malfunctions and repairing equipment down to the component replacement level. Proficient in the use of electrical and electronic testing and monitoring equipment necessary for maintenance of the plant and equipment.

Work Schedule

• General schedule about 40 hours per week. Some Saturday work when the mill is shut down.

Compensation

• TBD based on experience.
• Generous benefits package.