Maintenance Technician - 1St Shift And 2Nd Shift

Looking for one 1st shift and one for 2nd shift:

• Schedule: 1st: 5:45am - 6:15pm / 2nd Shift: 5:45pm-6:15am, on a 3-2 schedule

Pay: $24-$40/hr with Sign On Bonus and Night Differential for Second Shift

Job purpose / summary / objective

Ensures all work is carried out in a safe and orderly manner. Complies with protocols and documentation as related to OSHA and food safety. Provide technical knowledge and service, install, and maintain the electrical/mechanical needs of the plant. Performs preventive maintenance on plant equipment to keep in good running order. Troubleshoot problems, recommend, and perform mechanical repairs to minimize downtime.

Work collaboratively with Operations Team to share knowledge and contribute to a Continuous Improvement environment. Protect the company's investment in machinery and equipment by exercising proper care, skill and knowledge in the use of Company investments.

General Knowledge and Skills

• Familiarity of CMMS for completion of work orders, maintaining records of repairs, calibrations, and tests.

• Utilize technical materials such as equipment manuals, SDS, safety materials, system drawings, process, and instrument Diagrams (P&ID's), schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and maintain systems.

• Read and interpret electrical and electronic drawings, schematics, blueprints, engineering drawings and sketches to determine problem and make appropriate repairs.

• Performs all duties in compliance with plant rules and practices safety, conduct, sanitation, and good housekeeping.

• Capable to work from ladders, and scaffolding in a safe manner.

• Capable of operating Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV) (fork truck, aerial lift, etc.) Willing to be certified through Bright Farms Training

• Work efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision in a team environment.

• Ishida Scales, Multivac Tray Sealers, multiple types of conveyors, Boilers, hoppers with augers, motors, gear boxes, pumps

• For a level 3 to be qualified, the following knowledge must be at a very strong level

• 24VDC, 110VAC-480VAC

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform automated and non-automated equipment and system repairs (electrical, mechanical, plumbing).

• Perform required preventative maintenance tasks for automated and non-automated equipment.

• Diagnose cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of equipment or systems.

• Repairs or replaces defective components.

• Experienced in the use of electrical diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, amp clamps and meggers to test electrical circuits and components to locate shorts, faulty connections, defective parts and replaces or repairs to suite.

• Disassembles replaces or repairs mechanical and electrical components.

• Must be competent to make electrical/mechanical diagnostic evaluation and prescribe corrective action.

• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical/mechanical problems in automated and non-automated systems.

• Installs, calibrates and repair process instruments.

• Participate in efforts to improve existing equipment and systems to reduce safety issues, improve process flow, and reduce downtime.

• Must be able to work overtime if required.

• Must be knowledgeable with basic electronic control devices.

• Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical problems are encountered.

• Assemble and maintain electrical and electronic systems according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.

• Install and maintain electrical control systems and equipment.

• Maintain electrical, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations.

• Analyze and interpret information to resolve operating or design-related problems.

• Evaluate and utilize shop electrical drawings for sound electrical troubleshooting practice.

• Know and understand method and sequence of operations for troubleshooting and testing equipment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of trade school, or equivalent military/work experience

• 3-5 years of experience in equipment maintenance

• Ability to work any shift, weekends, and holidays as required

• Climb steps

• Lift 50 pounds and maintain balance

• Ability to perform duties in extreme varying temperatures

• Crawl over, under and into equipment within company LOTO procedures as necessary to perform job duties

• Work from ladders and lifts

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in a technical or industrial field.

• Food or agriculture industry experience

• Training in Food Safety and Sanitation

• Knowledge of common industrial NEC and NFPA codes.

• Understanding of typical industrial electrical systems, including DC voltage and AC voltage from 24V to 480V.

Key Values & Characteristics of Candidates:

• Authentically Green. Candidates must sincerely care about leading the movement to improve the environmental impact of the food supply chain. Candidates must be passionate about creating a healthier planet, environment, and food supply. The background and experience of candidates should reflect a true passion for improving the way we feed Americans.

• Drive to Succeed. Candidates must have hunger and ambition and must get out of bed and want to strongly perform every day, internally motivated. Candidates must demand excellence and strive to achieve greatness. Candidates should have a high clock speed and imbue energy in those around them.

• Humility & Integrity. Candidates must have personal humility and must want the organization to succeed (not focusing solely on personal success). Candidates must care about people and clients and be strong team players. Candidates must possess the highest degree of integrity and must project the proper image of BrightFarms.

• Productive. Colleagues and clients should be quick to describe candidates as famous for getting things done.

Supervisory responsibilities

N/A

Working conditions / Environment / Travel / Schedule required

Greenhouse/Outside/Coolers/Office. Maintenance will have exposure to seasonal conditions which may range from extreme heat and humidity in the summer to cold in the winter. Often Work near moving mechanical parts including in the vicinity of occasional high noise environments is required. The noise level of machines and cooling units can be loud.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employees are expected to sometimes use hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequently standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing. The lifting requirements to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. The employee should have clear correctable vision at close and distance range, as well as peripheral vision to notice safety hazards.

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Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.