What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician, Berea KY position at Sunset?
Mastronardi Produce pioneered the commercial greenhouse industry in North America, and we’re now the leading greenhouse vegetable company on the continent. Our award-winning, flavorful produce is packed under the SUNSET® brand and is available at leading grocery retailers across North America. Family owned for over 70 years, we pride ourselves on having the most flavorful products and the best people in the industry. We are constantly pushing boundaries to be a leader in fresh produce innovation. We seek individuals that demonstrate our PRIDE values (Passion, Respect, Innovation, Drive, Excellence) to help us fulfill our mission to inspire healthy living through WOW flavor experiences.
Values:
To perform the job successfully, the incumbent’s behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all Mastronardi Farms employees: be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven and strive for Excellence.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for plant and building maintenance set forth by the facility maintenance manager.
- Follows plant maintenance procedures and preventive 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.
Education/Background Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent and formal trade school course work required.
- Electromechanical troubleshooting (controls, components, control wiring diagnosis, current testers, multimeters.
- Functional understanding of electrical terminology and system troubleshooting procedures.
- 1 years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a technical specialist.
- Mechanical comprehension and functional understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives and motors, bearings, fasteners and fittings, and hardware.
- Previous related work experience required
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Requires a thorough understanding of all aspects of plant maintenance.
- Good working knowledge of electrical, carpentry, and plumbing.
- Team player with positive work attitude.
Working Conditions:
- Environment includes greenhouses and expansive refrigerated warehouse, where the temperature range between 60 -100°F. The background noise approaches 85 dcbs.
- Greenhouse environment with variable and fluctuating temperatures based on season with high temperatures in the summer months.
- Must be able to work around bees.
- Fluctuating hours and schedules subject to greenhouse needs
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Limited kneeling, squatting and crawling required.