Maintenance Technician / Millwright

Job Description

Job Description

Grain Millers, Inc. is a leading provider of whole grain ingredients used in cereals, breads, bars, snacks and many other food products throughout North America. Proudly we have had no layoffs in our 35+ year history. Currently we are looking for a Maintenance Technician/Millwright to repair and maintain plant equipment and facilities while assisting to improve operational efficiencies and reliability. Will communicate with operations and support personnel to achieve operational goals. Responsible for following all good manufacturing practices and policies to maintain food grade processes. Work as a team with all areas of production and maintenance. This is a Swing shift position 3:00pm-11:30pm  Essential Job Functions:Maintenance, Service, and Documentation:Communications with operations and support personnelDocument work performed in Maintenance computer systemMaintain all mill equipment and perform required preventative maintenance according to schedules.Must be able to work from ladders and catwalks.Must be able to travel safely on the company man lift. (Vertical conveyor designed to transport personnel from the basement to the 9th floor and provide access all floors.)Follow all safety policies and performing all safe work practices with documentation. This includes but is not limited to lock-out tag-out, preventative maintenance documentation, electrical safety, hot work program, grain handling standard regulations, consulting with and following through on safety committee recommendations.Follow all good manufacturing practices and quality policies and proceduresMaintain a clean work environmentEquipment:Repair and predictive/preventative maintenance of plant equipment and facilitiesOperation of welders, presses, grinders, and other equipment to perform aspects of the positionWork Conditions: The workweek schedule is a night shift five (5) days that consist of 8-hour shifts and any required overtime to maintain mill operation.Occasional extra work shifts and mid-week holidays when business conditions require production or maintenance support.Work environment consists of working in dust.Will be exposed to a variety of different temperatures both inside and outside of the plant. Work environment is not climate controlled.Essential Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent2 to 3 years industrial maintenance experienceWelding experience a plusPrevious millwright experience is desiredPneumatics experienceMachining knowledgePower transmissions knowledgeKnowledge of hydraulicsKnowledge of compressors, boilers, steam/water systemsMust be able to read, write, and speak English.The ability to adapt and change directions as process and/or productions schedules may be revised on short notice.Ability to work with others in a team environment.Ability to meet the Physical Demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.Ability to follow all safety, quality and GMP policies and procedures. Ability to work in an environment with dust.BenefitsQuarterly bonuses.Shift differential401K with up to 6% employer match.Health insurance including dental and VisionCompany paid $50k life insurance.8 paid holidays/year2 weeks of PTO/year.Physical Demands:Work activities include the ability/flexibility to work in tight/hard to access locations. Must be able to work in a variety of changing climatic conditions and tolerate grain dusts. Must be able to work from heights.This is a general job description which is not all-inclusive. Working conditions, duties, and responsibilities are subject to changing plant requirements at any time. Management reserves the right to alter this position when conditions merit.General ClauseThis is a general job description which is not all inclusive. Working conditions, duties, and responsibilities are subject to changing plant requirements at any time. Management reserves the right to alter this position when conditions merit.Grain Millers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status