Maintenance Technician

Description

At JDH and each of our subsidiaries, we know that agriculture is about more than moving commodities—it’s about connecting people and building relationships that matter. Founded in 1886, we’ve been proudly family-owned for five generations, and our roots in the industry run deep. From our mills and storage facilities to our corporate offices, our jobs provide a safe and supportive place to grow and reach your potential.

Our experienced commodity traders manage grains, co-products, manufactured animal feed and animal feed ingredients. We work closely with a wide variety of origin markets to move commodities to destinations with demand. Using our extensive transportation network—including rail, truck and barge—we connect supply and demand across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Asia.

But we don’t just trade commodities, we deliver reliability, value and the promise of doing what’s right. Whether it’s ensuring quality standards or finding innovative solutions, we’re here to challenge the status quo and keep the industry evolving.

With a wide variety of career opportunities, you can find your fit, whether it’s working at one of our feed mills, managing logistics, trucking items to their destination or balancing the books at one of our office locations.

At JDH, we value hard work and the drive to seek out what’s next. Together, with our team of dedicated professionals, we believe we’re building a better future for agriculture.

Summary:

The Maintenance Technician will ensure safe and efficient plant operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate professionally and effectively with people internal and external to the mill.
• Complete all assigned trainings on time.
• Willingness and ability to utilize computer-based programs/systems as required.
• Willingness and ability to lead projects from quote to completion.
• Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, multi-task, and prioritize based on business needs.
• Serve as an integral part of the plant Safety Team.
• Utilize and accurately fill out all necessary permits prior to performing work.
• Follow and perform preventative maintenance schedules on all equipment (ex. motors, bearings, bucket elevators, hydraulics, pumps, compressors, drag and screw augers etc.)
• Rebuild rolls, reducers, gear boxes and other mill equipment.
• Perform the steps needed to repair unplanned break-downs including partnering with external support such as our Automation Vendor etc..
• Report any EHS, Quality or Feed Safety concerns to the Plant Manager/Mill Foreman
• On-call support
• Overtime as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of Industrial Mechanical Maintenance experience
• Strong understanding of electricity, pneumatics, and hydraulics

Desired Qualifications:

• Feed Mill equipment and automation experience (WEM, Beta Raven etc..)
• OSHA 10
• EL2 Certification
• HVAC Certification
• Welding Certification
• Experience with PLC

Physical Demands:

• Must have the ability to climb ladders, lift up to 75 lbs, bend, kneel, stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, work at heights, and in outside weather conditions.
• Exhibit good work habits, including excellent attendance and individual productivity