Industrial Maintenance Technician

The Industrial Maintenance Technicians role will emphasize the repairing and maintaining of plant equipment. This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing hydraulic equipment, mechanical systems and equipment throughout the facility. Ensures production equipment is maintained to maximize machine productivity and minimize downtime.

Reports To: Industrial Maintenance Supervisor

Department: Shipping Operations     

Core Responsibilities

• Sets up, installs, repairs, and maintains plant machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs machines and equipment.
• Uses work order system to initiate and track repairs.
• Welds/cuts/grinds metals for repair/ light fabrication.
• Reads and works from electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, maintenance manuals, and parts lists to repair and install equipment.
• Utilizes multimeters and test equipment as required.
• Installs/moves machines, equipment, and required electrical equipment.
• Assists in training of less experienced maintenance personnel.
• Rebuilds/modifies machines and equipment as required.
• Safely performs work using ladders and lifts as required.
• Accepts and supports the safety program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess diagnostic and repair skills with understand of mechanical and hydraulic functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read mechanical drawing, hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Ability to read and efficiently use a wide range of precision mechanical measurement devices.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Possess basic computer and technology skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts and techniques.
• Possess basic application of industrial electoral distribution and motor control circuits and resolve complex electrical problems.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment including but not limited to tractors, skid steers, payloaders, etc.

Education and Experience

• Combined 3 years of machine repair, maintenance, or electrical systems experience.
• Formal training in ARC, MIG, TIG welding.
• Experience in A/C, D/C., motor controls, and VFD drives.
• Experience with Automation, PLCs I/O, HMI interface, and Ethernet preferred.
• Advanced education in mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, or machine design is strongly preferred.
• Must have a valid and current drivers license with a clean record.
• High School Diploma required.

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to work on-site and in multiple locations and settings.
• Requires the ability to clearly understand verbal and written communication from others in person and by telephone.
• Requires the ability to climb and work from ladders and other elevated platforms to inspect, assess, and diagnose rinsing, sorting, conveying and loading equipment.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
• Ability to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects weighing 25–50 pounds.

Work Schedule

The Industrial Maintenance Technician can reasonably expect to work 5 days each week, though given the scope of this position it is understood that this role is an on-call position and may be required to work occasionally in the evenings or on weekends if needed. The Plant generally operates 7 days per week.

Compensation

The fulltime Industrial Maintenance Technician position offers a competitive pay rate of $25.00 to $35.00 per hour.

Work Location & Commute

Heartland Farms, Inc. is located at 907 3^rd Avenue, Hancock, WI 54943, in Adams County near the border of Waushara County.

The facility is approximately:

Less than 20-minutes from Bancroft, Coloma, or Plainfield.

About 30 minutes from Adams, Almond, Necedah, Nekoosa, Wautoma, Westfield, or Wild Rose.

About 35-40 minutes from Red Granite, Stevens Point, or Wisconsin Rapids.

This makes Heartland Farms easily accessible for applicants from surrounding communities!

With Heartland Farms Inc. you will work as part of a high-performing agriculture organization where team members collaborate to get the job done and challenge the status quo to find a better way.  We highly encourage hard work, achievement, and reliability and reward people accordingly.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, activities, and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Heartland Farms Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $25 - $35