Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician role supports Purina Animal Nutrition operations by ensuring the reliability and performance of feed mill equipment. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, robotic, and hydraulic systems, as well as maintaining and repairing feed mill equipment.

Requirements

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, robotic, and hydraulic systems
• Maintain and repair feed mill equipment including but not limited to: Hammer mills / grinders, Pellet mills, Conveyors (drag, screw, bucket elevators), Mixers and batching systems
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime
• Diagnose equipment failures using meters, diagnostic tools, and PLC interfaces
• Support lockout/tagout (LOTO) and ensure all work is performed safely
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals
• Work cross-functionally with operations to prioritize and execute repairs
• Document work completed in CMMS (e.g., MaintainX)
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems up to 480V
• Experience with: Motors, VFDs, starters, and control circuits, Bearings, gearboxes, chains, belts, and alignment
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment
• Ability to independently diagnose and repair equipment failures with minimal supervision
• Welding and fabrication experience (preferred)
• Experience in feed mill, grain handling, or similar bulk material environment strongly preferred
• Familiarity with dust hazard awareness (NFPA standards) is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical documentation

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• 401k Matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance