What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Maintenance position at Weaver Bros., Inc.?
We are actively seeking a hardworking problem solver to join our live production team in West Mansfield, Oh as a Farm Maintenance Technician. This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of various mechanical and electrical for a poultry production farm.
Typical start time: 6AM
Typical end time: 3PM
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Paid vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Profit Sharing
- Career Advancement
Essential Functions:
- Keep equipment running and operating safely and efficiently by maintaining and repairing machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Perform preventive and urgent maintenance of production machinery and equipment.
- Troubleshooting and replace or repair drive chains, gears, belts, pullies, shafts, rollers, electric motors, and gear boxes.
- Take a proactive approach to issue resolution including root cause analyses and error proofing controls related to down time.
- Use a variety of hand and power tools.
- Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
- Work around animals and/or in confined areas.
- Comply with safety regulations and biosecurity rules, policies, and procedures. Reports any violations to a supervisor.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Mechanical and electrical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Previous experience troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive maintenance and repairing industrial processing equipment.
- Organized and detail oriented.
- Willing to work off schedule shifts and/or nights when necessary.
- Must be able to follow all WBI safety and biosecurity standards thoroughly.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at once – the ability to deal with stressful situations.
Work Environment
- Must possess the ability to work in an agricultural environment, indoors, outdoors, office, warehouse, processing, and farm production areas each varying in temperature, and other environment specific atmospheres. Which may include egg odor, general dampness, flies and mice, and general spills or messes that are common in a layer house facility.
- Fast paced work environment
- Lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Bend, lift, pull, push, stoop, bend and climb
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at
Established in 1929, Weaver Eggs is a family farm founded and based in Versailles, Ohio. We are looking for people with a sincere "can do" attitude in the daily work environment, where quality can be embraced at every level. We are proud of what we provide for the food industry and that is direct reflection of the pride, respect, and value we have for every employee.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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