Maintenance Technician - Weekend Day Shift

About the Role:

At Kalmbach Feeds we want our Maintenance team to enjoy competitive pay with a full line of benefits including three weeks paid time off in the first year! We are looking for a weekend, day shift team member to join our team Friday-Sunday on a 12-hour shift schedule. The maintenance technician is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production equipment and facilities according to safety and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the facility’s business goals and objectives. The maintenance team requires someone with a high level of autonomy and requires a self-starter with a positive and proactive approach. The successful candidate must work effectively with all departments, management and employees.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, remove, and/or modify manufacturing structures and equipment to correct feed manufacturing issues of a mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or structural nature. 
• Maintain accurate daily records of all work performed in the computerized maintenance management system.
• Perform preventative maintenance (e.g. lubrication, inspection, etc.) for feed manufacturing structures and equipment. 
• Maintain work area, tools, parts, and equipment in a clean and organized manner for the purposes of safety, efficiency, and appearance. 
• Perform installation and maintenance work as part of a team of skilled workers including electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, which require the safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power).
• Demonstrates sense of urgency and ability to handle multiple assignments efficiently.
• Ability to distinguish priorities and develop a plan to minimize downtime in key areas.
• Communicate with all levels of the organization including shift-to-shift transfer of knowledge/information, peers, production personnel, and management.
• Any other corrective, preventative, or predictive maintenance functions or duties as assigned.

The Right Candidate:

• HS diploma or equivalent required. 
• Minimum of 3 years general maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. 
• Must be able to work on raised platforms and high area 
• Must be willing to work scheduled daily shift and weekend rotation, call-in, and overtime as required.
• Will be required to pass pulmonary testing to wear a full-face respirator as infrequently needed.
• Must perform duties in a work environment that is not HVAC controlled, dusty, with some outdoor work required.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. 
• Must having a valid driver’s license with no suspensions 
• Must be capable to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and aerial man lifts.
• Must be physically capable of performing work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
• Basic welding experience. 

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Safety/OSHA knowledge. 
• At least 5 years general maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. 
• PLC troubleshooting preferred. 
• Ability to read electrical prints. 
• Ability to install, diagnose, repair, wire and maintain a variety of production equipment and buildings. 

About the Company:

Kalmbach Feeds offers the highest quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. The company was founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach with a vision to develop the finest products, providing customers with the best possible nutritional value. The Kalmbach family’s traditional core values have served as the compass for consistent success for over five decades, and the company has become the regional leader within the animal nutrition industry. Kalmbach Feeds enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and integrity within the animal nutrition industry and is comprised of smart self-starters who are driven to serve customers. Our experienced, talented team utilizes cutting-edge technology and proprietary processes to deliver safe, innovative products. Our stringent ingredient testing, computer automated systems, patented technologies, dedicated manufacturing facilities, and in-house nutrition specialists guarantee it. Additional information regarding our exciting company can be found at https://youtu.be/UONTNdszwY4 and www.kalmbachfeeds.com/.

Kalmbach Feeds Offers: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with eligibility on date of hire
• 401(K) (traditional and Roth options) with generous company match
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off in first year
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Competitive Compensation
• On Staff Life Coach
• Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans
• Access to Beach Front Company Condo in Fort Myers, FL

Kalmbach Feeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. The information contained within your resume and application, including employment history, educational history, and references, are subject to verification. Pre-employment drug screen (hair and urine), physical, and criminal background check required.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.