Maintenance Worker

Richardson International; South Sioux City (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson Milling, a division of Richardson International, seeks a Maintenance Worker at its South Sioux City facility. The role covers daily maintenance of Mill equipment, preventative maintenance, and general building upkeep under the Maintenance Manager.

The company offers competitive compensation and a strong benefits package. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the candidate will be responsible for vibration analysis, repairs, schematic updates, and adherence to plant and food safety

Qualifications

• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Ability to read schematics and perform basic measurements.

Responsibilities

• Use vibration analysis for repair and preventative maintenance.
• Design and fabrication of parts to change equipment when necessary.
• Use steam trap analysis and repairs to steam-related equipment.
• Maintain and update all schematics for the Mill.
• Practice and enforce plant safety and food safety standards.
• Investigate reports of mechanical and operational problems in the Mill.
• Communicate with management any failures found in the Mill.

Skills

Maintenance practices

Predictive maintenance

Electrical skills

Welding skills

Plumbing skills

Troubleshoot motors

Documentation skills

Boiler water treatment

RO monitoring

Flexibility

Team communication

Physical strength

Job description

Richardson Milling, a division of Richardson International, is the largest oat miller in North America and one of the leading oat millers in the world. Richardson has processing mills in the US, Canada and the UK and is proud to have the most extensive oat supply thanks to strong relationships with oat growers.

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and training and career development opportunities.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Maintenance Worker at our South Sioux City facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position is responsible for the daily maintenance of Mill equipment, preventative maintenance of the Mill and general building and facility maintenance of the Mill.

Responsibilities:

• Use Vibration Analysis for repair and preventative maintenance
• Design, fabrication of parts to change equipment when necessary
• Use steam trap analysis including repairs to steam related equipment
• Maintain and update all schematics after work has been completed that pertain to the Mill
• Practice and enforce plant safety and food safety standards
• Investigate all reports of mechanical and operational problems in the Mill
• Communicate with management any failures found in the Mill and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of maintenance practices, preventative and predictive maintenance
• Strong computer, math, electrical, welding, plumbing ad pipe fitting skills
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair and/or replace electric motors
• Ability to perform work orders, unscheduled maintenance, and task forms with appropriate documentation, boiler water treatment, and RO monitoring
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule and overtime when needed
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
• Must be capable of lifting and stacking 50 lbs
• Candidate should possess basic computer and problem solving skills

Richardson is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing with over 4,000 employees across the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and supporting our communities.

Richardson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.