Maintenance Technician

• Under minimal supervision, maintains and repairs mechanical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, conveyor, pump, steam and electrical systems using preventative maintenance programs to ensure equipment is performing safely to required specifications
• Identifies root cause of more complex/difficult mechanical and electrical issues and repairs using welding, fabrication, and electrical/process control knowledge.  Notifies appropriate personnel if further attention is required
• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment in and around the elevator
• Research and presents ideas for permanent fix for recurring mechanical or electrical problems
• Maintains written inventory of tools, parts, blueprints and operating manuals and procedures
• Keeps shop clean and organized
• Ensures equipment is in safe operating condition and operates all machinery in compliance with FSE safety and OSHA guidelines
• Identifies and corrects unsafe conditions.  Notifies appropriate personnel and requests assistance if unable to correct on own
• Works in compliance with all company policies, along with all local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations
• Actively and positively upholds FSE Safety Culture by contributing to safety for yourself, our team, and our customers
• Covers dryers during harvest when needed
• May backup Mill Operators as needed
• Performs other duties, as assigned

• Core working hours:  6:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday with some flexibility
• Ability to work weekends and nights, as call-ins are required

• High school diploma/GED required
• Associate or Technical degree preferred
• Special Boiler License or ability to acquire within 6 months
• Knowledge of Feed Mill operations including applicable FSMA requirements
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and repairs
• Knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines related to maintenance work, including forklift operation, lockout/tagout, confined spaces, etc.
• Communications skills to effectively work with a variety of people, supervisors, employees and departments
• Time management and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and positive demeanor
• Problem solving skills
• Skill in using the following items: wire feed welder, arc welder, and cutting torch
• Skill in operating forklift, skid loader, and pay loader
• Strong mechanical aptitude with abilities in the following skill areas:  basic electrical, compressors, welding, conveyors, gearing, hydraulics, PLC, fabrication, pneumatics, pumps, and preventative maintenance
• Ability to lift 60 pounds, occasional bending and lifting required; able to stand on feet for extended periods of time; climb ladders frequently

• Stewardship- Our decision-making is focused on future decades rather than the next quarter.
• Trustworthiness- We say what we’ll do and do what we say.
• Teamwork- We will work together towards common goals.
• Excellence- Our uncompromising drive to be the best.
• Employee Wellbeing- We will provide safety, stability, and opportunity for our people. 

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