Maintenance Tech and Mill Operator - Nights

Keystone Cooperative•Hamilton, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves both preventative maintenance and repair work on machinery used in livestock feed manufacturing, as well as operating feed mill equipment. The position is for the second shift, approximately 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm during the week. Duties include assisting with plant upgrades and improvements, operating feed mill equipment, loading/unloading trucks, customer service, grounds and equipment maintenance, warehouse maintenance, forklift operation, and grain handling. Approximately 70% of the time will be spent on Maintenance Technician duties, and 30% on Mill Operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Mechanical interest, experience, and aptitude
Computer skills and ability to learn new software
Understanding of safe working conditions and operations of vehicles
Willing and able to work well with others, to take and give constructive criticism, and to lend a helping hand
Ability to use analytical techniques for problem solving, coordination, and decision making
Driven, organized, and punctual
Team oriented
Great attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Agriculture background

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on mill equipment, conveyors, bucket elevators, mixers, pellet mills, grinders, augers, and other production machinery.
Lubricate, inspect, adjust, and replace components to prevent equipment failures.
Conduct routine plant inspections to identify wear, damage, or potential mechanical issues.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical issues.
Troubleshoot motors, bearings, gearboxes, drives, chains, belts, sprockets, and conveyor systems.
Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions.
Perform emergency repairs while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Work closely with production personnel to identify recurring equipment concerns and implement corrective actions.
Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and plant improvement projects.
Perform light fabrication, welding, cutting, and equipment adjustments as needed.
Recommend solutions to improve equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
Support inventory management of maintenance parts and supplies.
Follow all safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and OSHA requirements.
Ensure equipment guards, safety devices, and emergency systems remain functional.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance area and production environment.
Identify and report safety hazards and participate in corrective actions.
Operate feed mill equipment to manufacture products according to formulas and production schedules.
Verify ingredients and ensure proper sequencing during batching and mixing operations.
Monitor equipment performance and product quality during production runs.
Complete batch sheets, production logs, quality control forms, and other required documentation accurately.
Record production quantities, downtime events, and equipment observations.
Verify formulas and production records meet company and regulatory requirements.
Communicate shift activities, concerns, and production information to incoming shifts.
Maintain cleanliness throughout production areas.
Assist with routine cleanup of mill equipment and mill areas.
Ensure work areas remain organized and compliant with food/feed safety standards.