Maintenance Technician I - Farms

$18.00-$22.00/hr. based on experience

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for plan and building maintenance set forth by the Facilities Maintenance Manager.
• Follows plant maintenance procedures and preventative maintenance schedule.
• Insures equipment, tools, and spare parts are accounted for and secured when not in use.
• Participates in preventative, predictive, and emergency maintenance at facility.
• Responsible for maintaining spirit of teamwork and productivity among fellow maintenance personnel.
• Maintaining qualifications through ongoing training programs of new and existing equipment.
• Follows plant maintenance procedures.
• Ensure the efficient and reliable maintenance of the plant for optimized production levels.
• Requires a high degree of ingenuity to support the optimization of plant equipment through performance of corrective/preventative maintenance and the implantation of new products and methods.
• Perform the routine maintenance and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Ensure materials and supplies are available to complete daily assigned maintenance.
• Follow tool control and inventory program to support routine maintenance
• Perform all duties in a safe, competent and professional manner abiding by all BYF policies and guidelines including employee hygiene and GAP procedures.

Education/Background Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical college in electrical, plumbing, or heating preferred
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years experience in Industrial Maintenance and Safety.

Knowledge/Skills Required  

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to commensurate with the experience.
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Computer skills in: MS office products, Computerized Maintenance Management systems
• Welding and fabrication skills (MIG, TIG, Stick and Oxy Acetylene)
• Basic blue print reading including mechanical, piping, instrument and electrical diagrams.
• Basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry
• General working knowledge of Industrial OSHA regulations and a strong working of all aspects of effective safety programs.
• Have a valid state driver’s license.

Working Conditions

• Environment includes an expansive refrigerated warehouse, where the temperature averages 50°F. The
  background noise approaches 70 dcbs.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs..
• Position requires sitting, standing, walking and bending on a regular basis. Kneeling, squatting and
  crawling required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
  perform the essential functions.

 We are pleased to offer the following Benefits:   

• Paid weekly
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off 
• Employee Engagement & Recognition Programs

Opportunities for growth and advancement