Mechanical Technician- $5,000 Hiring Bonus

• Conducting mill maintenance and repairs to minimize mill downtime, while also driving production and efficiency.

• Becoming a “go to” person or “feed mill authority” on a majority of the mill, flaker, and boiler operations and procedures.

• Proficiently using test equipment, such as voltmeters and amp meters.

• Ensuring systems operate to meet quality regulations and are optimized for efficiency.

• Ensuring all mill and flaker inspections are completed to meet timelines.

• Completing all necessary documentation and work orders, in addition to quality and production logs and end of day paperwork.

• Maintaining a projects list on a weekly basis in order to schedule repair days.

• Organizing and maintaining the mill and flaker inventories so parts and supplies are on hand.

• Supporting feedlot personnel as needed for maintaining and repairing facilities around the lot.

• Operating various welding and torch equipment.

• Actively seeking ways to improve efficiency and cost savings.

• Working closely with all levels of the organization.

• Serving as the on-call contact for nights and weekends; responding to emergency or high priority work which may, on occasion, be outside of normal working hours.

Skills and qualifications:

• Mechanical interest and aptitude.

• Electrical interest and aptitude.

• Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and water systems experience.

• Welding experience, knowledge, and skills.

• Experience with PLC’s a plus.

• Exhibits mentoring and leadership skills.

• Commitment to safety and quality culture.

• Excellent verbal communication

• Self-starter and ability to work independently

• Ability to use analytical techniques for problem solving, coordination, and decision making.

• Driven, organized, action-oriented, analytical, and able to multi-task.

• Individual must be team oriented.

• Technical / Vocational degree is preferred.

• Proven professional communication and customer service skills.

Physical requirements:

• Exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally; 25-50 pounds of force frequently; 10-20 pounds of force constantly. Standing, sitting, walking, carrying, and lifting/lowering frequently; pushing/pulling, bending, twisting, climbing, reaching/handling/grasping, and kneeling/crouching occasionally; crawling and stairs rarely.

• Valid driver's license

Compensation Details:

• $25.00-$30.00 per hour 

• $5,000 Hiring Bonus

• Comprehensive Benefits Package which begins on Day 1 of employment (including: medical, dental, vision, bonus plan, paid time off, company match 401(k), and more!). 

About Us:

Located in Broken Bow, Nebraska, Adams Land & Cattle (ALCC) began in 1945 as a small dairy farm on 300 acres east of Broken Bow. Today, ALCC remains family-owned, but has grown into a multi-location operation with finishing lots in Nebraska and more than one-hundred backgrounding locations throughout the US and Canada. Recognized as one of the premier cattle feeding operations in the world, ALCC is a distinguished and innovative leader in agribusiness, providing consistent and quality beef while utilizing best practices to ensure food safety, animal welfare, and environmental stewardship.