Mill Maintenance

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC seeks a Mill Maintenance technician to keep the feedmill running by inspecting machinery and performing maintenance and repairs. You will identify and prioritize maintenance needs, schedule downtime, and coordinate with contractors as needed.

Expect to operate a computerized work order system and maintain accurate records. You may also assist with loader operation, daily housekeeping, and ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA and EPA regulations in a loud, hot plant

Qualifications

• Understanding of electrical systems and boilers.
• Mechanical abilities.
• Experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to perform basic math and unit conversions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machinery and perform maintenance/repair to keep mill operations running.
• Identify and prioritize maintenance needs; coordinate downtime and contract work as needed.
• Utilize computerized work order system and document observations, work performed and parts used.
• Maintain parts inventory and assist with housekeeping in mill areas.
• Comply with OSHA, FDA and EPA regulations and maintain compliance records.

Skills

Electrical systems

Boilers

Mechanical abilities

Heavy equipment operation

Reading & interpreting manuals

Job description

JOB TITLE Mill Maintenance

REPORTS TO Feedmill Manager and Assistant Feedmill Manager

FLSA STATUS Hourly Ag exempt

FUNCTION

Ensures mill operation by inspecting machinery and performing maintenancerepair

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Other duties may be assigned Identifies and prioritizes mill maintenance by visually inspecting machinery for proper functioning includes electrical batching boilers and liquid tanks Performs preventative maintenance by utilizing a computerized work order system and carrying out maintenance tasks Maintains maintenance records by documenting observations work performed and parts used Maintains parts inventory by communicating parts needed and organizing parts Schedules downtime or after hours maintenance work and necessary contract work Works in various capacities when another employee is absent or as necessary may include receiving flaking and loader operation Participates in daily housekeeping including cleaning and organizing millwork areas Complies with applicable OSHA FDA and EPA regulations; maintains appropriate compliance records Complies with applicable safety rules and policies

QUALIFICATIONS

Understanding of electrical systems and boilers Mechanical abilities Experience operating heavy equipment Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals Ability to add subtract multiply and divide into all units of measure using whole numbers; ability to compute rate ration and percent COMPETENCY Expected to coordinate projects conserve organizational resources demonstrate understanding of Company policy adapt to changes in the work environment exhibit sound and accurate judgment observe safety and security procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and high temperatures The noise level in the work environment is usually loud The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and is exposed to work in high precarious places May be assigned to duties that require the use of a respirator Pulmonary function test and respirator fit test would apply PHYSICAL DEMANDS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Employees may be required to wear hardhat; eyes ears and respiratory protection daily See your Manager for the PPE requirements for your jobLifting carrying pushpull pinchgrip reaching overhead and away from the body walk stand crawl kneel squat and climbing are essential to this job