Maintenance - Swing Shift

Company: Red River Commodities
Location: Moorhead
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Red River Commodities has processed wild bird food and wildlife food products for more than 30 years. We contract directly with local growers to provide the freshest possible grains at the best possible prices. Our two are located in the heart of sunflower seed and grain-growing regions and we are currently searching for a Maintenance Technician for our facility located in Fargo, ND._____________________________________Pay: $25.00 - $30.00Available Shifts (Monday-Thursday)Swing Shift: 4:00pm - 2:30am _____________________________________Summary: The Maintenance Technician position will be responsible for monitoring plant operations as well as perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks, respond to calls for service to any line in a timely manner, independently troubleshoots equipment that needs repair or that is operating at a substandard level as well as make repairs and adjustments in a timely fashion to ensure as little downtime as possible.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: May include the following however duties may be assigned.

• Assists in monitoring and maintaining plant operations, including production and packaging equipment.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on conveyor systems and production machines; troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Independently troubleshoots equipment that needs repair or that is operating at a substandard level.
• Setup and tear down equipment; may assist with major repairs, construction, fabrication, and installation of new plant equipment.
• Makes repairs and adjustments in a timely fashion to ensure as little downtime as possible.
• Monitor all safety devices and guards for correct position and operation.
• Understand the safe use of each piece of equipment utilized on the production lines.Job Qualifications
  • 1 Year Industrial, Agricultural or Production/Food Processing mechanical experience or experience in performing maintenance on production or manufacturing equipment preferred.
  • Vocational/Technical training preferred.
  • Electrical experience and/or welding experience is a plus.
  • Ability to operate a forklift and skid steer.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of variables where limited standardization exists.Benefits:
    • Competitive pay
    • Paid time off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Medical, dental & vision insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Short & long term disability insurance
    • 401k & company match
    • Ongoing job skills, learning and advancement opportunities.
    • Employee Assistance ProgramRed River Commodities and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive benefit package including Paid Time Off, medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K and more. PI215400225

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