Mechanic Mill

Job Summary

Ensures proper operation of machinery by performing preventative maintenance and repair of all rolling stock and implements in the feedyard. Equipment included: Commodity trailers cattle trucks feed trucks water trucks tractors.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential

• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists and various hand/power tools.
• Completes preventative maintenance requirements such as oil filter lube and grease for rolling stock including feed trucks tractors and other heavy equipment.
• Complete work orders on all repairs detailing parts work completed and time spent on repairs.
• Welding repair as needed but not required
• Maintains shop appearance by disposing of trash putting away supplies/tools sweeping etc
• Fill out and complete a daily checklist including preventive maintenance items.
• Complies with all applicable safety rules and policies.

Marginal

• Assist the other crews with maintenance and repair issues when needed (Feeding Mill Hospital Processing)
• Other tasks or duties as required

Qualifications

• Knowledge of vehicle mechanics and heavy equipment including diesel engines.
• Basic knowledge of email; Spreadsheet software and Database software.
• Valid drivers license.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Must be able to drive and operate equipment (trucks loaders tractors etc.)
• Must be responsible and trustworthy
• Flexibility to work longer than normal schedule (earlier or later)
• Excellent safety skills and awareness needed
• Must be a team player

Typical Physical Requirements

• Mostly very heavy work requiring exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally
• Requires climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting feeling talking hearing and repetitive motions
• Person subject to both inside & outside weather conditions including extreme cold heat noise vibration hazards atmospheric conditions oil and may have to wear a respirator in certain instances

Machines Operated

• Trucks
• Loaders
• Tractors
• Skid Steers
• Welding Equipment
• Other Heavy Equipment

Production Standards

• Keep up with all rolling stock maintenance and preventative maintenance
• Maintain all necessary records of preventative maintenance

*Additional Employment Requirements are outlined in the Beef Northwest Feeders Employee Handbook and orientation process.