MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA); Nephi (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA) is seeking a Maintenance Technician for its South Region Feed Division in Nephi, Utah. This role involves troubleshooting and repairing production machinery, electrical systems, and ensuring optimal operation of manufacturing equipment.

Candidates should have an Agricultural Systems degree or equivalent experience, with proficiency in working with PLCs and electrical schematics. The position generally requires around 40 hours per week, with potential for Saturday shifts.

Qualifications

• Agricultural Systems degree and/or 3 years experience on industrial equipment preferred.
• Experience with AC/DC motor control and PLCs is essential.
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics and troubleshooting systems.

Responsibilities

• Respond to repair calls for machinery and equipment.
• Install and maintain electrical equipment, working with high and low voltage.
• Troubleshoot computerized controls (PLC) and mechanical systems.

Skills

Welding

Electrical troubleshooting

Maintenance of production machinery

Proficiency in PLCs

Education

Agricultural Systems degree

Tools

Electrical testing 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 PLC's. This person would 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 the maintenance of the plant and equipment.

WORK SCHEDULE

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