Grain Bin Technician

Location - Emmetsburg, IA

ASI-Contracting is looking for a grain bin technician to join our crew. As a grain bin technician your primary purpose will be service calls, repairs, and a variety of other tasks. This position will be working outside in all kinds of weather conditions. We are looking for a safety-oriented person to become a valuable asset to our team.

PAY: $15.00-$20.00 or higher based on experience (possible wage increase after 60 days based on performance)

HOURS: Primarily: 7am-5pm, Monday thru Friday (occassional weekends)

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance (Employer pays half)
• Dental Insurance
• Aflac
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Move machinery and equipment, using hoist, dollies, rollers, and trucks
• Assemble and install equipment, such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails, using hand tools and power tools
• Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, lasers and plumb bobs
• Assemble machinery and bolts, welds, rivets, or otherwise fastens them to foundation or other structures, using hand and power tools
• Repair and lubricate machinery and equipment
• Attach load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains to crane hook
• Set up braces, and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches
• Follow instruction and safety procedures on the job site
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, including drills and other tools as directed by supervisor
• Work at heights without fear
• Make decisions based on measurable information
• Provide labor support as needed for specialty crews
• Listen and follow instruction from supervisor
• Preform other tasks as needed and directed by supervisor

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• 1-2 years of related experience and knowledge in grain bins and grain handling equipment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Operated: Skid-loader, Forklift, Impacts, Chop Saws, and a variety of other hand & power tools
• Welding Experience: Arc/stick, Wire feed, Torch
• Able to read tape measure
• Reliable transportation and valid drivers license
• Self-motivated

Physical Demands

• Climb and maintain body balance at heights of 100ft. or more on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures
• Lift 60lbs regularly
• Frequently required to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, sit, and stand for long periods of time.
• Full range of body movements

Working Conditions

• Workdays maybe from 45+ hours per week, or as needed to meet customer demand
• Could include early mornings, late evenings, and weekends
• Traveling to jobsites in company vehicle
• Most of the time will be spent outside in all types of weather including hot and cold