Mill Maintenance Technician
Company: The Wenger Group
Location: Shippensburg
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description JOB TITLE: Mill Maintenance Technician
DEPARTMENT: Operations JOB RELATIONSHIPS: Supervised by: Mill
Manager/Maintenance Supervisor Supervises: None POSITION SUMMARY:
The ideal Feed Mill Maintenance Technician has a working knowledge
of and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of maintenance and
repairs of machinery and mechanical production equipment, and any
other specific items related to the mechanical operation of the
production facility. To accomplish this, they will need to follow
quality, environmental and safety policies and procedures as they
troubleshoot production equipment throughout the facilities. In
addition, they will play a key role in operations as they perform
adjustments and assist line operators with solving problems on
different machines to improve quality and efficiency of the lines
during production runs and changeovers. Evaluates, repairs and
ensures precise equipment maintenance records are maintained. This
individual works under the direction of the Mill Manager and in
coordination with the Mill Maintenance Supervisor. ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS: Operations -- Conduct daily maintenance work activities
in assigned equipment areas and sets up any additional work
maintenance schedules required -- Continuously maintain awareness
of any maintenance problems and develop strategies and procedures
to correct existing problems and helps eliminate any future
maintenance related issues or reduce unscheduled down times due to
maintenance issues -- Develop and continue to improve upon a
thorough cost effective Preventative Maintenance Program, along
with supporting maintenance supervisor to meet management goals --
Promote an active safety awareness program, including applying
clean housekeeping practices to tools, equipment and facility --
Ensure that all procedures are properly followed while conducting a
repair -- Responsible for being in compliance with all
environmental, safety and quality laws and procedures --
Troubleshoot causes of plant equipment problems and work
independently and/or with maintenance team and equipment operators
to ensure proper and permanent fixes are in place -- Perform
housekeeping duties as requested by the Mill Manager, Mill
Supervisor or Maintenance Supervisor Function as the ---on call---
maintenance for the mill Travel to other mills when needed for
preventive maintenance Production Equipment -- Able to work on
pneumatic systems, including compressors, cylinders and solenoid
valve troubleshooting and maintenance -- Possess knowledge of
liquid systems, including automatic valves, pumps and plumbing
skills -- Perform maintenance and repair of all processing
equipment, including Hammermills, Pellet mills, Batch Mixers,
conveyors, grain elevator legs and packaging lines. This will
include working on 3-phase, 480V motors; replacing gear boxes,
bearings, etc.; plumbing/piping liquid, compressed air and
high-pressure steam lines; welding, fabricating and installing new
equipment as needed -- Test and operate steam boiler systems to
ensure proper operating and water chemistry Perform mechanical
maintenance activities and minor electrical repairs on all
manufacturing process equipment, including cleaning, lubricating,
adjusting parts, equipment, and machinery Communications --
Establish or adjust/suggest maintenance work procedures and
schedules to meet production schedules -- Maintain shift
maintenance activities report, tracks maintenance records by using
Knowledge Center, as well as maintaining records of preventing
maintenance, parts replacement, inventory of parts, etc. -- Report
all environmental, safety, quality and food safety issues
immediately to the Mill Manager -- Communicate with production
personnel regarding status of the lines Administrative and Other
Manage critical parts inventory based on usage and maintenance
activity needs -- Maintain record of repair work performed and
equipment parts/components consumed Perform maintenance activities
as part of a team with team members Responsible for maintenance and
cleanliness of Wenger trucks and of tools and inventory in the
vehicle Develop and communicate consistent parts replacement or
repair guidelines Verify all tools and equipment are properly
accounted for and put away Expected to assist other departments as
time allows or as needed when directed by supervisor Follow
standard operating maintenance instructions/procedures in the
performance of any and all maintenance tasks, including replacing,
adjusting, installing any feed mill equipment -- Navigate, use and
understand software, such as Laserfiche, The Wenger System,
Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel and the WEM platform -- Complete
training in a timely manner Perform other duties as defined by Mill
Manager, Mill Supervisor or Maintenance Supervisor EDUCATION &
EXPERIENCE: --- A minimum requirement of a High School Diploma or
equivalent --- Possess basic knowledge of manufacturing equipment:
including, pumps, motors, conveyors, air valves, and various power
sources --- Demonstrates mechanical knowledge of machines and tools
including: designs, uses, repair, and maintenance --- Proven track
record of problem solving and trouble-shooting equipment failure
skills --- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing
environment preferred --- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a feed
mill preferred --- Background in agriculture through education
and/or experience preferred --- At least 5 years of successful
industrial maintenance experience preferred --- Knowledge of feed
manufacturing equipment operation and maintenance preferred ---
Ability to operate various types of machinery and heavy equipment
preferred QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an
individual should be able to perform troubleshooting, repair and
assembly of any feed mill equipment. Ability to operate various
types of machinery and heavy equipment Valid driver---s license
with acceptable driving record and can drive company vehicle, per
policy Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety
rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure
manuals Ability to work holidays, nights, weekends or different
shifts and overtime as needed Must be able to perform maintenance
trades, including gearbox and bearing, maintenance, lubrication,
pumps and piping systems and mechanical maintenance Good
Manufacturing Practices Ability to work both with close supervision
and independently -- Demonstrated math and critical thinking skills
Ability to work in an effective and efficient manner Ability to
work well with others High level of self-motivation Promotes
teamwork Positive attitude Adaptable to change Demonstrates safe
behavior and ability to follow policies and procedures Demonstrated
mechanical ability -- Demonstrates Wenger---s Core Values
Demonstrated problem solving skills -- Demonstrated computer
skills, including MS Word and Excel -- Demonstrated oral and
written communication skills -- Able to read and speak English --
Ability to manage time effectively Desired Skills : -- Basic
plumbing skills -- Basic pneumatic skills -- Basic millwrighting
skills -- Basic crane & rigging skills -- Basic welding/torching
skills -- Knowledge of steam systems and boilers Experience with
Grain Elevator Equipment (bins, legs, systems) Experience with
Pellet Mill operations Ability to manage others safely for project
objectives Electrical abilities, ie. possesses the experience to
troubleshoot and repair electrical issues, including solid-state
circuitry, 110 v control circuits, lighting circuits, VFD and
soft-start drives and 3 phase circuitry, not required but preferred
Basic familiarity with and ability to follow electrical safety
rules, including Arc Flash and NFPA 70 codes Ability to understand
and follow Food Safety Standards - FSMA and SQF, Federal and State
regulations -- Knowledge of feed manufacturing techniques PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: --- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. repeatedly and up
to 100 lbs. on occasion --- Ability to climb ladders and work in
high places --- Ability to work in confined spaces --- Ability to
work in dusty conditions --- Must be able to perform physical job
duties including bending/stooping, climbing ladders, open/close
valves, shoveling, pounding with hammer and work in confined spaces
--- Must be able to work under special work conditions, such as
extreme heat or cold --- Standing approximately 95% of the shift
--- Work in confining environments under / over equipment ---
Manual and finger dexterity to make precise coordinated movements
Company Description The Wenger Group, Inc. is a leading
family-owned agricultural products and services organization, which
includes Wenger Feeds, LLC, Nutrify, LLC, Dutchland Farms, LLC,
Risser Grain, LLC, and Hoober Feeds. With over 450 team members and
ten feed milling locations in two states, the company is a regional
provider of poultry, swine, and dairy feeds, performance ingredient
solutions, conventional and specialty eggs, grain, fertilizer, and
allied services in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Keywords: The Wenger Group, Ellicott City , Mill Maintenance Technician, Engineering , Shippensburg, Maryland
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