Maintenance Technician

Objective:

General maintenance and repairs along with all general upkeep of the farm, directed by the manager and supported by PRM. Timely and quality work and respect to the facilities while working.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Working independently and with a team, maintain machinery, equipment, and facilities as needed and as efficiently and timely as possible.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance to ensure the most efficient operation.
• Identify and diagnosis problems on equipment and continually monitor equipment while initiating appropriate repair processes.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Understand and ensure application of biosecurity protocols.
• Coordinate with the manager on tasks ranging from simple part replacement, advanced troubleshooting and preventative/predictive maintenance interventions ensuring that equipment is properly configured and/or set up.
• Install, maintain, rebuild, replace parts, equipment and troubleshoot maintenance problems.
• Contribute to maintenance planning and scheduling activities to assign equipment work orders with manager and supervisor.
• Ensure care and proper use of company assets, including vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or directed.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• 2 years of experience in Production, Operations, and/or Maintenance
• Experience troubleshooting issues, identifying, and completing appropriate repairs, and implementing measures to prevent reoccurring maintenance problems
• Working knowledge of the operations, control, and functions of equipment and machinery.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with operational leaders
• Customer oriented and have the ability to apply independent thinking and judgement to address conflict resolution

Work Environment

• Agricultural swine environment in rural area
• Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling
• Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
• Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
• Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to attend and participate in meetings of various lengths

Additional Requirements:

• Must qualify to drive a company vehicle per insurance company requirements based on MVR