Maintenance Technician
Job Description: Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future Role: 2nd Shift Maintenance TechnicianLocation: Companion Animal – Highland - 145 Matter DriveCompensation: $25 - 30/hourHours: M-F (3 pm-11 pm)Vacancy type: ReplacementWhy join usGet ready to Own career as a Maintenance Technician at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.What you’ll doAs a Maintenance Technician, you will Own it by taking personal accountability for the preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems to ensure the optimal running of production. Acting with purpose and care, you will perform scheduled inspections on complex machinery—including grinding, mixing, and bag filling equipment—while taking the initiative to troubleshoot malfunctions and propose solutions for potential flaws. You will collaborate with intent by signaling process deviations, ordering necessary spare parts, and supporting diverse facilities such as R&D labs and utilities. By delivering results that matter, you will maintain a clean and safe work area in strict compliance with all quality and safety regulations, contributing directly to our mission of "Feeding the Future"Who we’re looking forWe are looking for a performance-driven individual who owns it by taking personal accountability and showing a strong sense of urgency in their work. You should possess a High School Diploma and 1–3 years of maintenance experience. The ideal candidate demonstrates expertise in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical installations—such as grinding, mixing, and bag filling machinery—while maintaining a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Beyond technical skills, we value exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to working for the success of the team within a quality-centric culture. Above all, you must be a proactive problem-solver who can prioritize tasks, signal potential flaws to leadership, and strictly follow safety and quality regulations to ensure the optimal running of productionYou’ll also needTechnical Background: A High School Diploma combined with 1–3 years of professional maintenance experienceSpecialized Expertise: Proven ability in troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical systems, including machinery like mixers, grinders, and bag fillers; Experience with pneumatic conveying (positive displacement blower or vacuum), auger conveying, rotary valves, pneumatics, dust collection, and control wiringSafety and Compliance: A strong commitment to following mandatory work instructions and safety regulations, ensuring the work area remains cl...