Posted 18 days ago
Feed Mill Maintenance Technician (Millwright, Electrician)
@ Kolk Farms Ltd
Lethbridge, Alberta
Overview
Kolk Farms Ltd. is hiring a full-time Feed Mill Maintenance Technician in Iron Springs, Alberta, to keep the feed mill running safely and reliably. The work covers operating and maintaining mill equipment, troubleshooting breakdowns and carrying out preventative repairs. The role is on call and includes dental, disability, extended health and life insurance plus an RRSP match.
Responsibilities:
- Operate and monitor feed mill equipment
- Perform routine maintenance, inspections and repairs
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues and breakdowns
- Maintain basic maintenance and repair records
Requirements summary:
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience
- Ability to diagnose mechanical problems
- Comfortable with hand and power tools
- Agricultural, millwright or industrial maintenance experience is an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Kolk Farms Ltd
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A family-owned agricultural business dedicated to producing premium beef with quality, care, and commitment.
Full company description
Welcome to Kolk Farms Ltd, a family-owned and operated agricultural business in Southern Alberta. We are dedicated to producing premium beef while fostering a thriving environment for our family, staff, and local community. At Kolk Farms Ltd, we prioritize animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and economic sustainability in our daily operations. Our Great Employees We value our employees even more than the delicious beef we produce. Our goal is to hire and retain the best employees. We view the workplace as a place to be able to grow, learn, laugh and be productive. We as a farm encourage three off-site educational experiences per year as well as on-the-job training opportunities. Tiffin, ACFA conventions, veterinarian seminars, 4H, and Green certificate are just a few of the personal and professional growth opportunities we appreciate.
- LinkedIn followers
- 22
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 14
- Reported office locations
- Township Road 130, Iron Springs, Alberta T0K, CA
- Other recorded names
- Kolk Farms Ltd
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Welcome to Kolk Farms Ltd, a family-owned and operated agricultural business in Southern Alberta. We are dedicated to producing premium beef while fostering a thriving environment for our family, staff, and local community. At Kolk Farms Ltd, we prioritize animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and economic sustainability in our daily operations. Our Great Employees We value our employees even more than the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Farming |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Iron Springs, Alberta |
| Organization type | Self-Owned |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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The Opportunity
Kolk Farms Ltd. is seeking a Feed Mill maintenance Technician to join our team and help keep our feed mill operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.
Location: Iron Springs, Alberta
About the Company
We are an agricultural operation that strives to profitably and efficiently produce healthy, wholesome beef in an environment that fosters safe, enjoyable and satisfying work for family, staff and local community while encouraging animal welfare, environmental and economic sustainable practices. We value our employees even more than the delicious beef we produce. Our goal is to hire and retain the best employees. We view the workplace as a place to be able to grow, learn, laugh and be productive. We as a farm encourage off-site educational experiences as well as on- the-job training opportunities. ACFA conventions, veterinarian seminars, and Green certificate are just a few of the personal and professional growth opportunities we appreciate.
Key Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):
- Operate and monitor feed mill equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and adjustments.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues and equipment breakdowns.
- Complete repairs and preventative maintenance as needed.
- Work with conveyors, augers, motors, bearings, belts, chains, hydraulics, and other mill equipment.
- Identify potential equipment problems before they result in downtime.
- Keep equipment and work areas clean and organized.
- Follow all safety, feed safety, and biosecurity procedures.
- Work with the feedlot and maintenance teams to keep feed production running smoothly.
- Maintain basic maintenance and repair records.
- Assist with other feedlot and feed mill duties as required.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on mechanical experience.
- Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and figure out practical solutions.
- Comfortable working with hand tools and power tools.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn and take on new responsibilities.
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to doing the job safely.
- Comfortable working in a dusty, noisy, and physically demanding environment.
- Previous agricultural, feed mill, heavy equipment, welding, electrician, millwright, or industrial maintenance experience is an asset.
Job Type:
- Full Time
- On Call
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
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