Job Summary:
The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for preventative maintenance and assisting in the repairs of mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems to ensure the safety and dependability of the equipment and facility. The Maintenance Technician I have basic technical knowledge with an eagerness to learn.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs routine preventative maintenance on production equipment and facilities. Records maintenance and repairs within CMMS system.
Assists in the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of equipment.
Maintains appropriate inventory of maintenance spare parts and supplies.
Maintains lock-out-tag-out and SDS information for maintenance department under the direction of the Maintenance Manager; provides workplace safety and security.
Assists in developing and implementing maintenance procedures and techniques for safe, reliable, and efficient operation of equipment and facilities.
Required Skills:
Analytical ability with a high focus on safety and quality.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written.
Basic math and computer skills required.
Attention to detail.
Good problem-solving skills.
Basic understanding of mechanical systems.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and agricultural experience.
1+ years of experience in related field.
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid driver’s license
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; and loud sounds.
Regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions; vibration; and high levels dust.
Frequently exposed to work in high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.
Frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather); and work with explosives.
Noise level is usually loud.
Benefits
Pay commensurate to experience & ability, starts at $24.50 / hr
Paid personal & sick leave
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid individual health insurance (best available plan on market); employee options available for spouse, children, or family
2X yearly performance bonus (5-15% annual earnings equivalent)
401k w/ 5% employer match
Employee options for dental, vision and life insurance
Employment subject to drug test and background check.