Abolished
June 2010

GRAIN MILL TECHNICIAN

8352M2

Pay Grade:  18

DEFINITION OF WORK

Summary

This is skilled work in the technical operation and maintenance of grain milling equipment.

Employees in this classification are responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of grain milling equipment. Work involves assisting in the development of processes for milling and analyzing grain samples.

Standard Classification Factors

Supervision Received - LEVEL B: "Under general supervision..." Employees working under general supervision usually receive some instructions with respect to the details of most assignments but are free to develop their own work sequences within established procedures, methods and policies. They are often physically removed from their supervisor and subject to only periodic checks.

Difficulty - LEVEL B: Average - Where the employee is confronted with a variety of duties susceptible to different methods of solution which, in turn, places a correspondingly higher demand upon resourcefulness and concentration. Positions which require the analysis and evaluation of raw data and the rendering of conclusions would, in many instances, fall into this category.

Complexity - LEVEL C: Work is of a standardized nature that may involve a variety of duties. Analytical thought becomes more important at this level due to increased data and changing situations. Tasks usually have several steps, some of which may not be directly related. Alternatives may exist for processes or methods to be used in solving problems. Workers at this level exercise a moderate amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by routine review and reporting to or consultation with supervisors. When guidelines exist at this level, they tend to be more complicated or technical in nature requiring careful interpretation.

Consequences of Actions and Decisions - LEVEL C: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are limited in scope and effect as the work is reviewed occasionally. Errors may cause moderate inefficiency. Costs due to errors may be significant.

Contacts - LEVEL A: The purpose of the contact is to obtain, clarify, give or screen established factual information, regardless of the type (i.e., easily understood or technical) within a well defined relationship. Normal communication skills are required.

Physical Demands - LEVEL D: The work requires considerable physical exertion.

Environmental Conditions - LEVEL C: The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required. Serious injury is possible.

Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL B: Involves functional leadership responsibility. As a "senior worker", performing essentially the same or similar work as those overseen, responsibility includes training, instructing, scheduling and reviewing. As a "project leader" may be responsible for a phase(s) of a single project which includes planning, coordinating and reviewing the work of others. This level may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the evaluation of work performance.

Distinguishing Features

Differs from the Grain Mill Supervisor class in which the incumbents supervise subordinate personnel and plan, schedule, and coordinate the work of a grain mill.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Assists in the manufacture of mixed feeds for livestock research; collects stream samples produced during the large-scale milling process for analysis. Trucks feed grains from mill to stock yards.

Cleans and tests grains; conducts experimental milling of grain to determine if appropriate quality for research.

Oversees and participates in the installation, maintenance, and repair of feed mill equipment.

Gives guided tours to the public or to other classes; assists with explanations, instructions and lectures for laboratory classes.

Records information and results form sample testing and enters data into a computer terminal for analysis if necessary.

Trains employees in the various aspects of feed mill operation.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge

*Knowledge of grain milling methods and procedures.

*Knowledge of general procedures, methods, and tools used in the repair and maintenance of equipment and machinery.

Abilities

Ability to understand the research approach to the grain milling industry.

*Ability to follow specific instructions accurately whether given in written form or verbally.

*Ability to communicate well with researchers, students, and staff.

*Ability to use and care for the tools and equipment used in grain milling operations.

*Necessary at Entry

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

One year of experience in grain milling.  Education in milling science and management may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. 

NC:   06/93
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