Maintenance Technician

Summary

Looking for your career in maintenance?

CHS, Inc has a critical opening on our team as a Maintenance Technician in Yuma, CO! You will perform all tasks associated with our grain & agronomy locations by installing, adjusting and maintaining all mechanical equipment & operations. Additionally, work alongside our millwright crew to perform general and preventive maintenance on our machines & facilities. Minimal travel, on call hours, and overtime eligibility will be keys to success in this opportunity - apply to be a part of the largest cooperative in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, maintain machinery, equipment, facilities or vehicles as needed and as efficiently and timely as possible.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance to ensure the most efficient operation.
• Identify and diagnosis problems on equipment and continually monitor equipment while initiating appropriate repair processes.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Inspect parts, replacements, alignment, balancing, installation and refurbishment on a wide variety of equipment.
• Coordinate with the supervisor on tasks ranging from simple part replacement, advanced troubleshooting and preventative/predictive maintenance interventions ensuring that equipment is properly configured and/or set up.
• Install, maintain, rebuild, replace parts, equipment and machinery and troubleshoot maintenance problems.
• Perform maintenance planning and scheduling activities to assign equipment work orders.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or directed.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• 1+ years of experience in Production, Operations, and/or Maintenance

Additional Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Willingness or ability to obtain a CDL
• Experience troubleshooting issues, identifying and completing appropriate repairs, and implementing measures to prevent reoccurring maintenance problems
• Working knowledge of the operations, control, and functions of equipment and machinery
• Work extended hours as needed
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in noisy, dusty and all weather conditions