Maintenance Technician - Millwright

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Includes but are not limited to the following.

• Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Welds parts together using both gas welding or brazing and any combination of continuous feed or wire.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, maintains and repairs grain handling equipment (i.e., conveyors, legs, motors, gear boxes) or related equipment.
• Use of power tools such as grinders, saws, drills, etc.
• Moves machinery and equipment such as telehandler, skid loader or forklift.
• Assembles and installs equipment.
• Assembles machines, and bolts, welds, rivets, or otherwise fastens them to foundation or other structures.
• Aligns machines and equipment.
• Dismantles machines.
• Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment.
• Maintain open communication with Supervisor, other departments and fellow employees.
• Cooperates with other employees.
• Performs related departmental duties as requested by Supervisor and other management that are not covered in this document.
• Maintains records of maintenance activities.

Position Requirements:

• Two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with a good mechanical aptitude.
• This position requires the ability to work in all types of environments including but not limited to elevated areas(heights), dusty conditions, variety weather conditions(hot to cold).
• This position requires the ability to do heavy lifting (50-75 lbs. or more).
• Understanding of the time commitments of the role throughout the year (50 to 65 hours per week).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable to drive. Travel between locations is required.

Job Performance Requirements:

Safety

Performs work in a safe manner at all times. Checks the work area for hazards and corrects unsafe situations. Uses personal protection equipment. Maintains an organized work area. Seeks guidance from supervisor if needed. Considers the safety of other employees. Understands and follows safety regulations. Reports unsafe conditions.

Accountability

Accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of their work. Acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Do not make excuses or blame others for errors or problems. Carries a fair share of the workload.

Quality Management

Identifies and responds quickly to all needs. Works to assure continuous improvement. Invites suggestions, open to experimentation. Is willing to incur costs to assure quality. Encourages others to be on the alert for defects. Develops accurate measures to assess how well a job is done. Knows when “good enough” is good enough and when it’s not.

Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability

Comes to work on time every day. Is fully prepared and ready to work at beginning of work schedule and continues until work day is done. Makes appropriate arrangements when adverse weather or other problems might delay on-time arrival. Conforms to work hours and schedule. Lets supervisor and others know immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early.

Learning and Continuous Improvement

Actively acquires new skills and competencies. Shares knowledge, skills, tools and methods with others to help them solve problems and improve performance. Treats negative feedback and experiences as learning opportunities. Seeks information and ideas from many places. Looks for better ways to perform routine parts of job. Open to suggestions and new ideas.

Education

• Associates or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License