Facilities Maintenance 3

SUMMARY

Provides day to day maintenance and support for the feed mill and feedlot facilities to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient feed production and delivery operations. Assists in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of feed mill equipment, machinery, physical structures, and water systems. Plays a key role in minimizing downtime and maintaining optimal performance of feed manufacturing and handling equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Inspects, monitors, and tests feed mill machinery and equipment, including but not limited to grinders, mixers, conveyors, augers, bucket elevators, and associated components.

· Diagnoses equipment malfunctions by observing operations, conducting inspections, and discussing performance issues with supervisors, operators, and other maintenance personnel.

· Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on feed mill equipment to ensure continuous and efficient feed production.

· Maintains and repairs feed ingredient handling, and storage, including but not limited to conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts, and hydraulic or pneumatic systems.

· Troubleshoots and repairs electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components associated with feed mill operations.

· Maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, including repair and replacement of valves, gauges, pressure regulators, and related components.

· Assists in maintaining physical structures of the feedlot and feed mill, including buildings, feed storage areas, and plumbing systems.

· Performs routine inspections to identify wear, damage, or potential failures in feed mill equipment and recommends corrective actions.

· Operates cutting torch and welding equipment to cut, join, and fabricate metal parts as required.

· Assists with installation of new feed mill equipment, upgrades, and facility improvement projects.

· Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all company safety procedures and regulatory requirements.

· Provides daily maintenance support to ensure smooth and efficient operation of feed manufacturing and feed delivery systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college, technical school; or one to three years of experience in industrial maintenance, feed mill operations or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, maintenance manuals, equipment specifications and operating instructions. Ability to complete maintenance records, routine reports, and written correspondence.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Prior experience in welding, construction, or maintenance preferred. Must be reliable and honest.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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 regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.