Maintenance Technician - Millwright

NEW Cooperative•Red Oak, IA

About The Position

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to the following: Safety Uses all tools, equipment, and vehicles in a safe and careful manner and for their intended use. Imperative that maintenance personnel adhere to all safety standards, procedures and policies to ensure that effective execution of duties and responsibilities Mechanics Operates cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts. Welds parts together using both gas welding or brazing and any combination of gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment. Use of power tools such as grinders, saws, drills, etc. Moves machinery and equipment such as telehandler, skid loader or forklift. Assembles machines, bolts, welds, rivets, or otherwise fastens them to foundation or other structures. Align machines and equipment. Dismantles machines. Maintenance & Repairs Repairs and lubricated machines and equipment. Maintains records of maintenance activities. Ensures that work area, equipment, and vehicles are all neat, clean, and well maintained. Other Works necessary hours as requested by manager to ensure completion of projects, response to needed maintenance requests, and provide exceptional quality service. Basic Employment Expectations: Safety Performs work in a safe manner at all times and uses the appropriate PPE. Checks the work area for hazards and corrects/reports unsafe conditions. Considers the safety of oneself, and other employees, and customers. Follows all safety protocols and seeks advice from supervisor when uncertain. Communication Maintains open communication and cooperates with supervisor, departments, and fellow employees. Communicates with supervisor and others immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early. Accountability & Professionalism Abides by policies set forth in the employee policy manual. Carries a fair share of the workload. Promotes NEW Cooperative through positive, friendly, and professional interactions. Is punctual, follows directives, and works in an efficient and timely manner; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the work. Understands that satisfactory attendance is essential to the efficient operation of the work environment. Customer Service Continually works to satisfy customers to address questions/concerns through effective communication, solving problems, responding to questions, and managing their expectations. Personal/Professional Development Establishes personal performance goals and works toward these goals. Continually upgrades and demonstrates knowledge of the job.

Requirements

Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
Travel between locations is required.
One to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience with a good mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work in all types of environments, including but not limited to elevated areas (heights), dusty conditions, various weather conditions (hot to cold).
Understanding of the time commitments of the role throughout the year, as well as the seasonality of the farm supply business and the in-season time commitment.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Must be able to interact and effectively communicate with customer, peers and individuals at all levels of the organization.
Possesses problem solving capability and understands the operation processes.

Responsibilities

Uses all tools, equipment, and vehicles in a safe and careful manner and for their intended use.
Adhere to all safety standards, procedures and policies to ensure that effective execution of duties and responsibilities
Operates cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
Welds parts together using both gas welding or brazing and any combination of gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment.
Use of power tools such as grinders, saws, drills, etc.
Moves machinery and equipment such as telehandler, skid loader or forklift.
Assembles machines, bolts, welds, rivets, or otherwise fastens them to foundation or other structures.
Align machines and equipment.
Dismantles machines.
Repairs and lubricated machines and equipment.
Maintains records of maintenance activities.
Ensures that work area, equipment, and vehicles are all neat, clean, and well maintained.
Works necessary hours as requested by manager to ensure completion of projects, response to needed maintenance requests, and provide exceptional quality service.
Performs work in a safe manner at all times and uses the appropriate PPE.
Checks the work area for hazards and corrects/reports unsafe conditions.
Considers the safety of oneself, and other employees, and customers.
Follows all safety protocols and seeks advice from supervisor when uncertain.
Maintains open communication and cooperates with supervisor, departments, and fellow employees.
Communicates with supervisor and others immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early.
Abides by policies set forth in the employee policy manual.
Carries a fair share of the workload.
Promotes NEW Cooperative through positive, friendly, and professional interactions.
Is punctual, follows directives, and works in an efficient and timely manner; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the work.
Understands that satisfactory attendance is essential to the efficient operation of the work environment.
Continually works to satisfy customers to address questions/concerns through effective communication, solving problems, responding to questions, and managing their expectations.
Establishes personal performance goals and works toward these goals.
Continually upgrades and demonstrates knowledge of the job.