Electrician / Mechanical Technician (2Nd Shift)

Who We Are and What We Do

Farmer Focus's mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.

Who We Are and What We Do

Farmer Focus's mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our vision is to be the #1 protein brand for those who value people, the planet, and animals.

How this Role Will Be Impactful

The Electromechanical Technician will support the work of the Farmer Focus Maintenance team by repairing, maintaining and performing preventative maintenance a variety of equipment across our facilities.

The position shall regularly:

• Reads, interprets, and understands manufacturer equipment manuals and electronic and electrical schematic diagrams.

• Performs preventive maintenance as assigned.

• Generates and submits paperwork relative to work performed, e.g., PM (preventative maintenance) sheets, work orders and work record logs.

• Performs all equipment repairs and daily work within OSHA regulations, lockout-tagout and company safety book guidelines. Informs maintenance and production supervisors of potential problems.

• Must wear required personal protective equipment which could include self-containing breathing apparatus.

• Must be able to move throughout assigned areas of responsibility carrying required equipment and tools to perform trouble shooting procedures, repairs, and preventative maintenance.

• Must be able to reach vertical heights up to 150' to perform repairs, preventative maintenance and monitor equipment both open and in confined spaces.

• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company. May need to climb ladders.

• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools to precision instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices. Provide all hand tools needed to safely perform the job.

• Troubleshoot electrical systems throughout the plant.

• Help maintain electrical equipment through PM procedures.

• Assist in instituting new control systems.

• Research and develop better controls and electrical processes.

• Track and monitor reoccurring problems and provide solutions to correct these problems.

• Identify weaknesses in the equipment related to electrical systems and develop solutions.

• Understand the function of electrical equipment and be able to train operators and maintenance technicians on the operations and troubleshooting of equipment.

What You Bring to the Role

• High school diploma or GED

• 2 or more years of commercial or industrial maintenance experience

• Experience with log and high voltage electrical systems

• Demonstrated understanding of operating principles of frequency drives, servos, electrical and PLCs

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot PLCs, I/O and VFDs

• Critical thinking skills in standardized situations as well as non-routine problems.

• Certifications in Welding and Electrical preferred.

• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize work accordingly.

• Must be self-motivated and be able to work with minimal supervision.

• A willingness to work within the framework of our Farmer Focus CARES values of Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship

• Ability to work a second shift schedule.

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Good problem-solving skills and basic math skills.

• Ability to organize the tasks to be performed. Monitor and oversee the quality of work being performed.

• Ability to work with or near blood.

• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English.

• Spanish reading, writing, or speaking, fluency is a plus.

Work Requirements and Environment & Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Subject to odors and areas with moderate to extreme levels of noise.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Frequently life and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

• Regularly stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.

• Regularly reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl.

• Bending, twisting, climbing, stacking, pushing and standing for long periods of time.

• Must follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.

• Required to access the poultry production environment. Must be able to tolerate the varying heat, wet, and chill of the plant.

• Hearing and eye protective equipment required in the production area.

• Required to wear hair and beard nets in the production area.

Farmer Focus is committed to the principles of equal employment and to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is inclusive and equitable, free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based upon an individual's age, race (including traits historically associated with race, which includes hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity, or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), military status (including status as a uniformed servicemember, a veteran, or dependent of a servicemember), or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Farmer Focus is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.