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Purpose:

The Senior Maintenance Technician - Stockyardsis responsible for the upkeep, repair, and optimization of machinery, equipment, and systems used in the animal feed drying and blending processes. This includes ensuring that all mechanical, electrical, and control systems are functioning properly to maintain production efficiency, quality standards, and safety compliance. This role will also be responsible for accurate reporting of all work performed using the company CMMS.

Role Accountabilities:

• Providetechnicaltroubleshootingandtraininginthesetupandoperationofproductionequipment,includingallaspectsofmechanical systemssuchasSteamtrapsHeatexchangers,Valves,Pressurevalves,Pumps,Motors,Bearings,DryersandVFDs
• Provide basic electrical troubleshooting and maintenance support of instruments and controls
• Hands-on troubleshooting requiring root cause failure analysis, PMs, testing, repairs, and modifying/improving equipment.
• Provide practical and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Record all maintenance activities in the company CMM to accurately track job time, job steps and parts usage
• Maintain proper stock of tools and parts to perform routine work
• Organize and maintain accurate spare parts inventory in alignment with the Senior Manager of Spare Parts and Supplies Procurement/Inventory
• Calibrate and maintain equipment to manufactures' specifications
• Diagnose and test malfunctioning equipment and discuss the plan to restore full operation
• Provide weekly maintenance reports and ad hoc reports as needed.
• Willing and able to work off hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

BioZyme Accountabilities:

• Manages time for the most effective way to utilize it for accountable growth.
• Knows the Culture Index for oneself and for each team member and utilizes it daily in all aspects of work.
• Adheres to all Company policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
• Participates in team meetings and CONNECTS.
• Notifies management of anything that's unsafe, a challenge, or a barrier.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude during all aspects of work including emails, phone calls, and peer interactions.
• Develop and documentstandardoperatingprocedures,asappropriate,toensurealldivisionand/ordepartmentknowledgeis transferable.
• Compliance with all PPE policies.
• Completes all checklists as required.
• Follows all standard operating procedures as well as requirements set by SFSF, NASC, and FAMI-QS.
• Works as a team member to meet team objectives in a timely manner.
• Know one's culture index and utilize daily in all aspects of work.
• Compliant with all PPE policies.
• Complete all checklists as required.
• Notifies management of any material issues.
• Demonstrates Care that Comes Full Circle in a team culture of respect and loyalty, ensuring high-quality inter-departmental collaboration.
• Effectively utilizes Asana to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and collaboration with team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb, lift, bend, push, pull, stoop, and twist
• Ability to use tools and equipment to repair and provide maintenance while standing, crouching, stretching, and extending extremities, potentially under extreme work conditions and/or environment from exposed heights
• Able to calibrate and maintain equipment to manufacturers' specifications
• Able to change priorities as needed to support the immediate needs of plant operations and complete scheduled maintenance activities
• Demonstrated knowledge of repairing and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Diagnoseandtestmalfunctioningmachineryanddiscussplantorestoretofulloperationwithkeyfacilitypersonnel
• Experience with organizing and maintaining an accurate spare parts invento y
• Good understanding of PLC controls
• Goodunderstandingof steam generators andboileroperations
• Industrial experience in electrical and mechanical support functions
• Maintaintheproperstockoftoolsandelectricalpartstoperformroutinework
• Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints
• MustbeknowledgeableofOSHAsafetyrequirements,especiallythoserelatedtoelectricalandmechanicaloperationsand components
• Prepare maintenance reports for management as directed
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience and strong knowledge of hand and power tool usage
• Working knowledge of three phase motors, programmable controls, circuits, computer interfaces and National Electrical Code

Other Qualifications:

• Required education: HS diploma
• Required work experience in mechanics, welding, electrical engineering, machining, etc., HVAC/refrigeration systems a plus

Skills:

• Technical training in essential skills such as electrical, welding, precision machining, HVAC is a plus
• Continue to grow maintenance and leadership skillsets through assigned training