Millwright

Topflight Grain Cooperative is looking to add a Full-time Grain Millwright employee to our team near our Cisco, IL facility.

This position entails the installing and maintenance of machinery and equipment to Topflight Grain's full-time and seasonal elevators, including troubleshooting mechanical failures and pneumatic and electrical systems. It requires the operation of hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools in the effort to repair, rebuild, and maintain elevator operations. It may also include the installation of material systems and fabrication when necessary.

Essential Job Functions:

• Gain a thorough knowledge of the equipment used in the operation of grain elevators and/or vehicles.
• Install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain a preventative maintenance program on machinery and equipment.
• Work with grain elevator dryers, drive and conveying systems, electrical and control systems, hydraulics, hoists, jacks, welding, fabrication, and industrial equipment installation.
• Be able to repair small electrical problems.
• Able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to climb ladders daily to heights generally ranging from 4ft-25ft.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary workplace. Promote safety amongst customers and employees.

Other Responsibilities:

• Must maintain a high level of customer service.
• Communicates daily with Operations Manager and/or Operations Asst. Managers to coordinate repair work.
• Maintain the general appearance of the facility to include elevator, grounds, buildings etc. Includes location upkeep of yard work such as mowing and trimming.
• Load trucks and railroad cars if needed.
• Able to drive and operate elevator equipment. Bobcat, forklift, front-end Loader.
• Good communication skills with customers and fellow employees.
• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance. Exhibit a professional image and maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
• Willing to work weekends, seasonal hours, holidays, on-call, and overtime if needed.
• Able to work under time constraints.
• Must have a general mechanical ability.