Adams Land & Cattle is seeking a skilled and versatile individual to oversee and execute the maintenance plan of our fully automated feed mill, including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.

This person will be responsible for:

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  Overseeing and executing the maintenance plan of the feed mill; conducting mill maintenance and repairs to minimize mill downtime, while also driving production and efficiency.
• Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, including motors, variable frequency drives, PLCs, instrumentation, sensors, and various control systems.
• Interpreting basic electrical flows for troubleshooting control systems
• Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, and plumbing.
• Proficiently using test equipment, such as voltmeters and amp meters.
• Ensuring systems operate to meet quality regulations and are optimized for efficiency.
• Monitoring efficiency and downtime reports to determine actions required to meet standards.
• Ensuring all mill and flaker inspections are completed to meet timelines.
• Completing all necessary documentation and work orders, in addition to quality and production logs and end of day paperwork.
• Becoming a go to person or feed mill authority on a majority of the mill, flaker, and boiler operations and procedures.
• Maintaining a projects list on a weekly basis in order to schedule repair days.
• Organizing and maintaining the mill and flaker inventories so parts and supplies are on hand.
• Serving as a mentor and lead for the Mill Assistants
• Supporting feedlot personnel as needed for maintaining and repairing facilities around the lot.
• Operating various welding and torch equipment.
• Actively seeking ways to improve efficiency and cost savings.
• Working closely with all levels of the organization.
• Serving as the on-call contact for nights and weekends; responding to emergency or high priority work which may, on occasion, be outside of normal working hours.

Skills and qualifications:

• Mechanical interest and aptitude.
• Electrical interest and aptitude a plus.
• Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and water systems experience.
• Welding experience, knowledge, and skills.
• Experience with PLCs a plus.
• Exhibits mentoring and leadership skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality culture.
• Excellent verbal communication
• Self-starter and ability to work independently
• Ability to use analytical techniques for problem solving, coordination, and decision making.
• Driven, organized, action-oriented, analytical, and able to multi-task.
• Individual must be team oriented.
• Technical / Vocational degree is preferred.
• Proven professional communication and customer service skills.