Feed Mill Maintenance Technician
Core
Overseeing all aspects of maintenance and repairs of machinery and mechanical equipment in a feed mill, including screw conveyors, bucket belt elevators, drag conveyors, boilers, pellet mills, hammer mills, and VFD drives.
Role type
Feed Mill Maintenance Technician
Builds
Mechanical and electrical systems for feed production
Domain
Agriculture / Animal Feed Production
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
troubleshooting, repair and assembly of feed mill equipment, electrical troubleshooting (solid-state circuitry, VFD, 3 phase), pneumatic systems maintenance, liquid systems maintenance (pumps, valves, plumbing), reading electrical schematics, preventative maintenance planning, inventory management
Preferred skills
Electrician license
Technologies
VFD drives, soft-start drives, Methods system
Responsibilities
Conduct daily maintenance work activities and set up maintenance schedules, follow standard operating maintenance instructions, develop strategies to correct existing problems and reduce unscheduled down times, develop and improve a cost effective Preventative Maintenance Program, establish or adjust maintenance work procedures and schedules to meet production schedules, manage critical parts inventory based on usage and maintenance activity needs, maintain shift maintenance activities reports and track maintenance records, perform housekeeping duties, ensure safety of employees and assets, comply with environmental laws and procedures, report environmental issues and food safety immediately
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
