Hi-Pro Feeds - Maintenance Technician
Hi-Pro Feeds - Maintenance Technician
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Job Description:
Join Our Purpose Feeding the Future
Nutreco is a member of the SHV family and we are committed to Feeding the Future through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through innovative solutions.
We are seeking a Maintenance Technician for our HiPro Feeds brand in Clovis NM. This manufacturing position performs a variety of accidental and preventative maintenance activities to ensure the effective operation of all equipment and buildings while meeting customer Federal State and Trouw Nutrition safety and environmental protection requirements.
Trouw Nutrition HiPro Feeds LLC a Nutreco brand that has maintained a spirit of excellence since 1968 by anticipating and meeting the needs of our livestock customers. Our team works with Livestock Producers (beef & dairy) the Dealer Market and Nutritionists. HiPro provides a full line of feeds for all species in our market area which includes Texas New Mexico Arizona Oklahoma and Colorado. Quality is the first ingredient at HiPro Feeds!
About The Role: Diagnosing & Troubleshooting
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development implementation and scheduling of appropriate preventive corrective and routine maintenance programs for site facilities utilities and equipment including housekeeping.
- Diagnose machine and equipment troubles and determine extent of repairs necessary; tear down units generate materials list for worn or defective parts prepare proper requisitions for parts not in stock; reassemble; make adjustments and correct timing. Such equipment shall include conveyors palletizer blowers air compressors bagging machines scales elevator forklifts manlifts HVAC Fire Protection system & associated equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical equipment such Programmable Logic Devices (PLCs) computer controls for automated systems single and threephase AC motors low voltage switchgear solidstate components. Utilizes and interprets various types of test equipment such as micrometers feelergauges voltohmmeters ampprobes data loggers and manometers etc.
- Support and assist in the installation of engineering projects
- Keep abreast of new technology and manufacturing processes
- Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for asset management work order management preventative maintenance scheduling inventory etc.
Skills and Expertise
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a High School diploma or GED is required with three to five years of industrial maintenance experience OR advanced education at a Vocational Technical institute with studies in industrial maintenance along with a minimum of one years experience.
- Preferred knowledge and experience in general industrial machine maintenance to include: Blueprint reading; alignment of parts; setting leveling and installing machinery; mechanical diagnostic procedures; thread and fit pipe and fittings; make basic measurements and calculations; repair drives pumps and gear drives; rigging; lubricants; bearings seals and gaskets; and various machine drive mechanical systems.
- Prefer working knowledge/understanding and troubleshooting techniques for Programmable Logic Devices (PLCs) ladder logic computer control for automated systems single and three phase AC and DC motors low voltage switchgear solidstate components and selection of substitute devices.
- Have excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong computer skills in word processing spreadsheet applications and email programs and be able to obtain forklift certification and operate forklift in a safe efficient manner. As a member of the maintenance team this person is on call for plant work on some offhours weekends and holidays.
This is a fulltime position located at our plant location in Clovis NM.
Why you Will Love Working with Us:
Global Benefits:
- Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco Skretting Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
- Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion where we respect and value everyone
Local Benefits:
PTO 401k IRA paid holidays medical vision dental disability life insurance HSA FSA and Tuition Reimbursement
Please note that candidates applying to US job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. Employer Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Our organisation:
Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides speciesspecific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts products and nutritional knowhow. The unique combination of products models and services Trouw Nutrition offers boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages contributing to our customers peace of mind. Trouw Nutritions nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and homemixers feed producers integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race color religious creed sex national origin citizenship status age physical or mental disability sexual orientation marital parental military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
