Maintenance Technician

Gold Star Feed And Grain LLC•Strykersville, NY

About The Position

At JDH and each of our subsidiaries, we know that agriculture is about more than moving commodities—it’s about connecting people and building relationships that matter. Founded in 1886 and proudly family-owned for five generations, our deep roots in the industry enable us to manage grains, co-products, animal feed, and feed ingredients effectively. With an extensive transportation network, we connect supply and demand across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Asia. We are committed to delivering reliability, value, and innovation, while providing a supportive and safe workplace where our team can thrive and grow. Summary: The Maintenance Technician will ensure safe and efficient plant operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of Industrial Mechanical Maintenance experience
Strong understanding of electricity, pneumatics, and hydraulics

Nice To Haves

Feed Mill equipment and automation experience (WEM, Beta Raven etc..)
OSHA 10
EL2 Certification
HVAC Certification
Welding Certification
Experience with PLC

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally and effectively with people internal and external to the mill.
Complete all assigned trainings on time.
Willingness and ability to utilize computer-based programs/systems as required.
Willingness and ability to lead projects from quote to completion.
Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, multi-task, and prioritize based on business needs.
Serve as an integral part of the plant Safety Team.
Utilize and accurately fill out all necessary permits prior to performing work.
Follow and perform preventative maintenance schedules on all equipment (ex. motors, bearings, bucket elevators, hydraulics, pumps, compressors, drag and screw augers etc.)
Rebuild rolls, reducers, gear boxes and other mill equipment.
Perform the steps needed to repair unplanned break-downs including partnering with external support such as our Automation Vendor etc..
Report any EHS, Quality or Feed Safety concerns to the Plant Manager/Mill Foreman
On-call support
Overtime as needed.
Other duties as assigned.