About us

Working at Jiffy means that you will work for one of the most innovative and leading companies in global horticulture. We develop and produce substrates and plant propagation systems at various production locations worldwide. Jiffy helps professional growers to grow. With our extensive product range, we supply the solutions to grow plants worldwide.

We offer a rewarding and stimulating working environment where your skills and competencies will be recognized, and where knowledge, innovation and service are highly valued.

We have a constant eye on sustainable development. Do you want to play a role in creating sustainable plant growing concepts to feed & beautify the world, then Jiffy is the place for you!

Duties:

• Diagnose and correct electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic malfunctions
• Support all aspects of plant operations involving electrical & mechanical maintenance by responding to plant service calls under the direction of the plant leadership
• Assignments include maintaining & repairing existing production equipment, i.e., motors, variable speed drives, etc., as well as equipment modification & new equipment installation work
• Assignments include maintaining production equipment & plant operations consisting of all process & auxiliary equipment
• Develop, implement, and execute preventive maintenance procedures to minimize unplanned equipment downtime
• Obtain training & certification on plant safety & housekeeping rules, and any mandated corporate or government regulations regarding environmental, safety & health issues
• Demonstrate safe work methods and practices daily, while working in the professional manner expected of a skilled tradesman
• Follow good housekeeping practices by keeping maintenance and tool storage areas neat and clean as well as timely cleanup of work areas after each job is completed
• Understand and maintain plant blueprints, maintenance manuals, operating instructions electrical drawings and schematics
• Assist with identifying and implementing improvement projects
• Perform a variety of duties, which may change often including occasional custodial/handyman tasks
• Model safe work methods and practices daily, including LOTO while working in a professional manner
• Able to be flexible and respond to the changing needs of the organization, including working overtime as required
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required, associates degree in electrical / mechanical technology a plus
• Ability to work from basic electrical circuits, wiring and line diagrams, pneumatic flow diagrams and hydraulic schematics for new equipment installations, equipment modifications, etc.
• Knowledge & experience with all types of tools, test equipment and instruments used in an industrial plant application (digital multi-meters, hand tools, welder, drill, etc.)
• Possess strong troubleshooting skills and demonstrate the ability to diagnose & correct electrical & mechanical malfunctions while driving to the root cause
• Experience with piping and conduit repairs and installations
• Able to work independently to job completion with a sense of urgency to support operations in maintaining production schedules
• Basic understanding of OSHA, NEC (National Electric Code), and NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace)
• Work with and supervise outside contractors as needed
• Fabrication as needed for repairs or new projects (welding, drilling, cutting, grinding, etc.)
• Must be able to use a computer and common software (Excel, Word)
• Able to operate a forklift