Feed Mill Maintenance Technician

Maple Leaf Farms•Syracuse, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Essential Duties Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all Feed Mill production equipment, NQL equipment, and Feed Mill office facilities. Schedule, document, and track preventive and corrective maintenance activities. Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, boiler, and control systems. Monitor and support feed quality parameters and assist with process and equipment improvement initiatives. Operate and troubleshoot manufacturing and batching equipment as required. Learn and maintain a working understanding of Feed Mill production flow, systems, and operating procedures. Monitor and interpret electronic control panels and automation systems. Coordinate and oversee specialized maintenance work performed by external contractors. Assist with maintenance expense tracking and capital planning initiatives. Order replacement parts and maintain appropriate spare parts inventory levels. Ensure all maintenance documentation, reports, and records are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with company and regulatory requirements. Prepare and submit monthly maintenance and feed quality reports to the Corporate Feed Mill Operations Manager. Support production operations and ingredient inventory activities as needed. Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety standards, biosecurity requirements, and regulatory guidelines. Perform other related duties as assigned. Job Specifications Extensive working knowledge of Feed Mill production equipment and operations. Technical knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controllers, boilers, pumps, and plumbing. Familiarity with feed ingredients, grains, and feed manufacturing processes preferred. Working knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Operating Work Analyses (OWAs), USDA guidelines, HACCP, GMPs, and quality standards. Proficiency with computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and feed mill batching/operating systems. Knowledge of biosecurity standards and animal wellbeing guidelines. Skills, Abilities, and Education Ability to learn and apply knowledge of feed mill machinery, processes, and systems. Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data related to maintenance and feed quality. Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate findings and recommendations. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work collaboratively with production staff, management, vendors, and other departments. Welding and metal fabrication skills are preferred. Working knowledge of basic math and measurements. Physical ability to lift up to 60 pounds, climb ladders, and operate pallet jacks handling loads up to 2,000 pounds. Education and experience typically acquired through completion of a technical college program specializing in feed manufacturing, industrial maintenance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer proficiency with spreadsheets and databases is preferred. Working Climate Work environment includes standing, walking, lifting, bending, and climbing. Exposure to varying temperatures, dust, noise, and industrial equipment. Position may require after-hours, weekend work, and periodic travel.

Requirements

Extensive working knowledge of Feed Mill production equipment and operations.
Technical knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controllers, boilers, pumps, and plumbing.
Working knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Operating Work Analyses (OWAs), USDA guidelines, HACCP, GMPs, and quality standards.
Proficiency with computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and feed mill batching/operating systems.
Knowledge of biosecurity standards and animal wellbeing guidelines.
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of feed mill machinery, processes, and systems.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data related to maintenance and feed quality.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work collaboratively with production staff, management, vendors, and other departments.
Working knowledge of basic math and measurements.
Physical ability to lift up to 60 pounds, climb ladders, and operate pallet jacks handling loads up to 2,000 pounds.
Education and experience typically acquired through completion of a technical college program specializing in feed manufacturing, industrial maintenance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer proficiency with spreadsheets and databases is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with feed ingredients, grains, and feed manufacturing processes preferred.
Welding and metal fabrication skills are preferred.
Computer proficiency with spreadsheets and databases is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all Feed Mill production equipment, NQL equipment, and Feed Mill office facilities.
Schedule, document, and track preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, boiler, and control systems.
Monitor and support feed quality parameters and assist with process and equipment improvement initiatives.
Operate and troubleshoot manufacturing and batching equipment as required.
Learn and maintain a working understanding of Feed Mill production flow, systems, and operating procedures.
Monitor and interpret electronic control panels and automation systems.
Coordinate and oversee specialized maintenance work performed by external contractors.
Assist with maintenance expense tracking and capital planning initiatives.
Order replacement parts and maintain appropriate spare parts inventory levels.
Ensure all maintenance documentation, reports, and records are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
Prepare and submit monthly maintenance and feed quality reports to the Corporate Feed Mill Operations Manager.
Support production operations and ingredient inventory activities as needed.
Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety standards, biosecurity requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Perform other related duties as assigned.