Industrial Mechanic- Animal Feed Production

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Position range in St. Joseph, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $45k - $63k Per Year

Industrial Mechanic- Animal Feed Production

BIOZYME, INCORPORATED

Occupation: Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Location: ST JOSEPH, MO - 64504

Positions available: 1

Job #: 13806651

Posted: 6/4/2025

Updated: 6/24/2025

Expires: 8/3/2025

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Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Shift

Day Shift

Public Transit

Available

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Purpose:

The Industrial Mechanic- 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, PMs, 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

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 skills

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