BEEF NORTHWEST FEEDERS: Mechanic - Quincy, WA

Employer: Beef Northwest Feeders

Job Description:
Job Summary
Ensures proper operation of machinery by performing preventative maintenance and repair of all rolling stock and implements in the feedyard. Equipment included: Commodity trailers, cattle trucks, feed trucks, water trucks, tractors.

Duties and Responsibilities
Essential
●Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
●Removes defective parts by dismantling devices, using hoists, and various hand/power tools.
●Completes preventative maintenance requirements such as oil, filter, lube and grease for rolling stock including feed trucks, tractors, and other heavy equipment.
●Complete work orders on all repairs detailing parts, work completed, and time spent on repairs.
●Welding repair as needed, but not required
●Maintains shop appearance by disposing of trash, putting away supplies/tools, sweeping, etc…
●Fill out and complete a daily checklist including preventive maintenance items.
●Complies with all applicable safety rules and policies.

Marginal
●Assist the other crews with maintenance and repair issues when needed (Feeding, Mill, Hospital, Processing)
●Other tasks or duties as required

Qualifications
●Knowledge of vehicle mechanics and heavy equipment including diesel engines.
●Basic knowledge of email; Spreadsheet software and Database software.
●Valid driver’s license.
●Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
●Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
●Must be able to drive and operate equipment (trucks, loaders, tractors, etc.)
●Must be responsible and trustworthy
●Flexibility to work longer than normal schedule (earlier or later)
●Excellent safety skills and awareness needed
●Must be a team player

Typical Physical Requirements
●Mostly very heavy work requiring exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally
●Requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
●Person subject to both inside & outside weather conditions including extreme cold, heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oil, and may have to wear a respirator in certain instances

Machines Operated
●Trucks
●Loaders
●Tractors
●Skid Steers
●Welding Equipment
●Other Heavy Equipment

Production Standards
●Keep up with all rolling stock maintenance and preventative maintenance
●Maintain all necessary records of preventative maintenance

Contact Person: Karla Jimenez
Phone: 541-945-1056
Email: [email protected]
Location: • ,
Application Method: Apply Online
Base Pay: $25.00+


Posted on May 01, 2023

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