Jobs: HVAC/R
Maintenance Technician - Animal Feed Production - Saint Joseph, MO - Posted 9.17.25
BioZyme Incorporated
The Maintenance Technician- Animal Feed Production is to provide mechanical, technical, and hands-on maintenance support to process and production operations. This role will also be responsible for accurate reporting of all work performed.
Accountabilities:
- Provide technical troubleshooting and training in the setup and operation of production equipment including all aspects of mechanical systems such as: Steam traps, Heat exchangers Valves, Pressure valves, Motors, Bearings, Dryers, VFDs, Agitators, and Seals
- Provide basic electrical troubleshooting and maintenance support of instruments and controls
- Hands on trouble shooting requiring root cause failure analysis, PM’s, testing, repairs, and modifying/improving equipment
- Provide practical and proactive problem-solving skills
- Record all maintenance actives in the maintenance work order system
- Organize and maintain accurate spare parts inventory
- Willing and able to work off hours, overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.
Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma
Experience:
- Industrial experience in electrical and mechanical support functions
- Preferred Training- technical school (welding, HVAC, electrical, machining, etc.)
- Strong mechanical maintenance experience and strong knowledge of hand and power tool usage
- Not afraid of heights
- Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 lbs.
- Ability to: climb, lift, bend, push, pull, stoop, and twist
- Ability to: use tools and equipment to repair and provide maintenance while standing, crouching, stretching, and extending extremities, potentially under extreme work conditions and/or environment from exposed heights
- Able to calibrate and maintain equipment to manufacturers specifications
- Able to change priorities as needed to support immediate needs of plant operations, and complete scheduled maintenance activities.
- Able to record all maintenance activities in the Maintenance Work Order system
- Continue to grow maintenance and leadership skillsets through assigned training
- Demonstrated knowledge of repairing and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Diagnose and test malfunctioning machinery and discuss plan to restore to full operation with key facility personnel
- Experience with organizing and maintaining an accurate spare parts inventory Good understanding of PLC controls
- Good understanding of boiler operations
- Maintain the proper stock of tools and electrical parts to perform routine work
- Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints
- Must be knowledgeable of OSHA safety requirements, especially those related to electrical and mechanical operations and components
- Prepare maintenance reports for management as directed
- Working knowledge of three phase motors, programmable controls, circuits, computer interfaces and National Electrical Code
Skills:
- Technical training in essential skills such as electrical, welding, precision machining, HVAC is a plus
- Able to demonstrate practical problem-solving skillsBenefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Plan
- Cafeteria Plan
- 401K or other Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Volunteer Time Off
Apply Now!
Email: flovelady@biozymeinc.com
Mail: 6010 Stockyards Expressway, Saint Joseph, MO 64504
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