Maintenance Technician - Full-time / Part-time

CHS Inc. is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to join our team in Peru!

We are offering a $3,000 sign on bonus for this role. The bonus will be paid in 2 installments; $1500 will be paid after 30 days of employment, and an additional $1500 will be paid after 90 days of employment.

• Working independently, maintain machinery, equipment, facilities or vehicles as needed and as efficiently and timely as possible.
• Provide work direction and training to less experienced team members.
• 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.
• Welding and fabrication of equipment, spouts, etc. 
• Emergency repairs 
• Identification of critical inventory 
• Belt replacements, pulley and roller replacements, and splicing of belts 
• Work towards and gives input into the construction of maintenance lists, prioritize problems, and suggest effective solutions 
• Communicate with management and employees at an employee level about daily and recurring problems 
• Consult with employees and management about tasks that need completing, priorities, and offer guidance in creative solutions 
• Provide guidance and service lubrication while observing and inspecting equipment 
• Provide scheduled lubrication service on all motors 
• Bring vision and ideas into each facility from other sites/companies 
• Periodic walk through of each facility 
• Train employees on inspection by sight and feel 
• Able to travel between each facility on a moment’s notice
• On-call during spring/harvest on weekends

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

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Experience troubleshooting isses, 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
• Ability to be on-call 24/7
• Ability to 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.

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