Maintenance Associate

Description

The Maintenance Associate will support safe and efficient plant operations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate professionally and effectively with people internal and external to the mill.
• Complete all assigned trainings on time
• Willingness and ability to utilize computer-based programs/systems as required
• Willingness and ability to support projects from quote to completion
• Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, multi-task, and prioritize based on business needs
• Serve as an integral part of the plant Safety Team.
• Utilize and accurately fill out all necessary permits prior to performing work.
• Follow and perform preventative maintenance schedules on all equipment (ex. motors, bearings, bucket elevators, hydraulics, pumps, compressors, drag and screw augers etc..)
• Rebuild rolls, reducers, gear boxes and other mill equipment.
• Perform the steps needed to repair unplanned break-downs including partnering with external support such as our Automation Vendor etc..
• Report any EHS, Quality or Feed Safety concerns to the Plant Manager/Mill Foreman
• On-call support 
• Overtime as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of Feed Mill or Industrial Maintenance experience

Desired Qualifications: 

• Feed Mill equipment and automation experience (WEM, Beta Raven etc..)
• OSHA 10
• EL2 Certification
• Welding Certification

Physical Demands:

• Must have the ability to climb ladders, lift up to 75 lbs, bend, kneel, stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, work at heights, and in outside weather conditions.
• Exhibit good work habits, including excellent attendance and individual productivity