Maintenance Technician

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world.  We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world.  Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS, Inc Animal Nutrition is searching for a Maintenance Technician in Tillamook, OR to join our team! You will ensure safety and operation of our feed mill by performing preventative and predictive maintenance tasks as assigned. This role manages the foresighted maintenance, & precautions, troubleshoot, and to improve the functionality and safe working environment of our feed mill machinery and equipment. Enhance your career by working at the largest coop in the U.S to receive competitive pay & benefits, and the opportunity to be part of our large footprint. Apply today!

Benefits Data

• Competitive Hourly Rate 
• Benefit eligible employees receive: 
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance + Long & Short-Term Disability 
• Paid Holidays + Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick Pay)  
• Retirement - 
  • 401K with Company Match  
  • Company Funded Pension 
  • Profit Sharing

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, maintain machinery, equipment, facilities or vehicles as needed and as efficiently and timely as possible.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance to ensure the most efficient operation.
• Identify and diagnosis problems on equipment and continually monitor equipment while initiating appropriate repair processes.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Inspect parts, replacements, alignment, balancing, installation and refurbishment on a wide variety of equipment.
• Coordinate with the supervisor on tasks ranging from simple part replacement, advanced troubleshooting and preventative/predictive maintenance interventions  ensuring that equipment is properly configured and/or set up.
• Install, maintain, rebuild, replace parts, equipment and machinery and troubleshoot maintenance problems.
• Perform maintenance planning and scheduling activities to assign equipment work orders.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or directed.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• 1+ years of experience in Production, Operations, and/or Maintenance

Additional Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting issues, identifying and completing appropriate repairs, and implementing measures to prevent reoccurring maintenance problems
• Welding and electrical experience preferred
• Working knowledge of the operations, control, and functions of equipment and machinery
• Ability to be on-call 24/7
• Ability to work extended hours as needed
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug and criminal.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in noisy, dusty and all weather conditions
• Ability to lift 55+ pounds
• Comfortability to sit & stand for extended periods of time

CHS offers a competitive total compensation package. 

Compensation: This includes base wage and may consist of other earnings depending upon position within CHS, consisting of bonuses, incentives, commissions, merit pay.  This position may be an opportunity for promotion. 
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life Insurance, Health, and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, 401K, Company Funded Pension, Profit Sharing, Long and Short-Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.