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Maintenance/Millwright - Topflight Grain Cooperative - Cisco, IL

Join to apply for the Maintenance/Millwright role at FS. FS Companies are committed to sustainability, profitability for owners and customers, and responsible environmental practices. This position involves installation and maintenance of machinery and equipment for Topflight Grains full-time and seasonal elevators, including troubleshooting mechanical failures and pneumatic and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Gain a thorough knowledge of the equipment used in the operation of grain elevators and/or vehicles.
• Install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain a preventative maintenance program on machinery and equipment.
• Work with grain elevator dryers, drive and conveying systems, electrical and control systems, hydraulics, hoists, jacks, welding, fabrication, and industrial equipment installation.
• Repair small electrical problems.
• Climb ladders daily to heights generally ranging from 4 ft to 25 ft (with or without reasonable accommodation).
• Maintain a safe and sanitary workplace and promote safety among customers and employees.
• Load trucks and railroad cars if needed, and operate elevator equipment such as Bobcat, forklift, and front-end loader.
• Communicate daily with Operations Manager and/or Operations Asst. Managers to coordinate repair work.
• Maintain the general appearance of the facility, including elevator, grounds, and yard maintenance.
• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance with a professional image and positive attitude.
• Willingness to work weekends, seasonal hours, holidays, on-call, and overtime if needed.
• Work under time constraints and demonstrate general mechanical ability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as maintenance/millwright preferred.
• Keeps up to date on government regulations concerning handling and storing grain (OSHA, state, federal).

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent; related work experience is preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong mechanical skills
• Working knowledge of tool manuals and automatic tools; level and alignment skills
• Effective communication with employees and customers
• Time management and planning
• Creativity, adaptability, self-starter, and dependability
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Certificates & Licenses

• Class D license required to drive company pickup trucks

Work Environment

• Primarily outdoor work or inside grain elevators
• Exposure to noise, weather, grain dust, and moving machinery
• Regular exposure to grain and mechanical parts

Topflight Grain is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits may include retirement, health and wellness, paid time off, and other coverage. Benefits eligibility varies by position; compensation includes base pay, with potential bonuses or incentives where applicable. Employment may be contingent upon background checks, drug tests, motor vehicle records, and/or references as permissible by law.

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