Maintenance Technician

Farm Service Elevator; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

PTO and personal days

Holiday pay

Job summary

Farm Service Elevator in Minnesota is hiring a Maintenance Technician to service mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose issues, operate welders, and assist with conveyors and pumps to keep the facility running safely.

The role requires a high school diploma (associates or technical preferred), boiler license if possible, strong problem-solving, and the ability to lift heavy loads.

Qualifications

• Maintains mechanical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Operates welders and cutting tools with safety compliance.
• Works with conveyors, pumps, gears and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs equipment under supervision.
• Identifies root causes and performs repairs or notifies for escalation.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all site equipment.
• Keeps inventory of tools, parts, manuals and procedures.
• Covers dryers during harvest and may back up Mill Operators.
• Operates safety practices per company and OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Welding

Forklift operation

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate or Technical degree

Boiler license

Tools

Wire feed welder

Arc welder

Cutting torch

Forklift

Skid loader

Pay loader

PLC

Job description

Farm Service Elevator has a full-time opportunity in the role of Maintenance Technician. An affiliate of Life-Science Innovations,Farm Service Elevator processes 6.5 million bushels of corn to manufacture over 350,000 tons of poultry feed sold primarily to commercial farms and independent poultry growers throughout Minnesota.

SummaryofResponsibilities:

• Under minimal supervision, maintains and repairs mechanical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, conveyor, pump, steam and electrical systems using preventative maintenance programs to ensure equipment is performing safely to required specifications
• Identifies root cause of more complex/difficult mechanical and electrical issues and repairs using welding, fabrication, and electrical/process control knowledge. Notifies appropriate personnel if further attention is required
• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment in and around the elevator
• Research and presents ideas for permanent fix for recurring mechanical or electrical problems
• Maintains written inventory of tools, parts, blueprints and operating manuals and procedures
• Keeps shop clean and organized
• Ensures equipment is in safe operating condition and operates all machinery in compliance with FSE safety and OSHA guidelines
• Identifies and corrects unsafe conditions. Notifies appropriate personnel and requests assistance if unable to correct on own
• Works in compliance with all company policies, along with all local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations
• Actively and positively upholds FSE Safety Culture by contributing to safety for yourself, our team, and our customers
• Covers dryers during harvest when needed
• May backup Mill Operators as needed
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Schedule:

• Core working hours: 6:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday with some flexibility
• Ability to work weekends and nights, as call-ins are required

TheIdealCandidateSummary:

• High school diploma/GED required
• Associate or Technical degree preferred
• Special Boiler License or ability to acquire within 6 months
• Knowledge of Feed Mill operations including applicable FSMA requirements
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and repairs
• Knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines related to maintenance work, including forklift operation, lockout/tagout, confined spaces, etc.
• Communications skills to effectively work with a variety of people, supervisors, employees and departments
• Time management and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and positive demeanor
• Problem solving skills
• Skill in using the following items: wire feed welder, arc welder, and cutting torch
• Skill in operating forklift, skid loader, and pay loader
• Strong mechanical aptitude with abilities in the following skill areas: basic electrical, compressors, welding, conveyors, gearing, hydraulics, PLC, fabrication, pneumatics, pumps, and preventative maintenance
• Ability to lift 60 pounds, occasional bending and lifting required; able to stand on feet for extended periods of time; climb ladders frequently

CoreCompanyValues:

• Stewardship- Our decision-making is focused on future decades rather than the next quarter.
• Trustworthiness- We say what we’ll do and do what we say.
• Teamwork- We will work together towards common goals.
• Excellence- Our uncompromising drive to be the best.
• Employee Wellbeing- We will provide safety, stability, and opportunity for our people.

Benefits at Farm Service Elevator:

• We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, aHealth Savings Account with companymatch, 401K plan with company match up to 4% of your compensation, PTO accrual, two personal days per year, holiday pay, short and long term disability, and company paid life insurance.
• Starting Wage: $21.54-$26.92