Duties & Functions:
Collaborate with central projects team and farm managers to deliver best in class quality products and workmanship. Partner with on-farm and centralized maintenance personnel to implement operating procedures resolve system issues or provide technical information. Provide technical customer service to reduce disruption to operations. Diagnose and provide plausible solutions for electrical ventilation and other challenges that arise throughout facilities. Promote safe work habits and maintain a safe working environment. Perform installation operation maintenance or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications. Research design evaluate install operate or maintain mechanical products equipment systems or processes to meet requirements. Direct the installation operation maintenance or repair of equipment such as heating ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) or water systems. Establish or coordinate the maintenance or safety procedures service schedule or supply of materials required to maintain machines or equipment in the prescribed condition. Prioritize work using the work order system to ensure the resolution of critical issues takes precedence while keeping track of lower-priority concerns. Comply with Animal Care standards and adhere to principles contained within the Core Values and the Animal Care Stakeholder Commitment Statement. |
Position Qualifications: |
Minimum Education: Bachelors degree required |
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering Welding Construction Electrical or similar areas of study |
Minimum Years of Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of mechanical equipment repair and/or maintenance experience preferably within the swine industry. 2-3 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelors Degree. |
License or Certification: Must have a clean driving record |
Skills & Abilities: |
Knowledge of: Electrical plumbing and ventilation systems Microsoft Office Suite Fuse boxes and electrical testing equipment Operating and servicing equipment i.e. tractors skidders grinders and ATVs Machinery and tools including their design uses repair and maintenance Skilled In: Uncompromising commitment to customer service Adaptation to new and changing technology General computing and the ability to manage workload through mobile handheld devices. Clear and concise written and verbal communications Strong interpersonal relations Cross divisional communication and relationship building Welding and Fabricating General Carpentry Ability to: Work independently as well as part of a team Follow verbalwritten instructions Willingness to learn new skills Work on rotating weekend shifts 24-7 on call Execute mechanical repairs on (but not limited to) feed motors gearboxes fan motors belts and bearings feed line augers boar bots and mortality removal equipment Work overhead while standing on a ladder |
Compensation:
Targeted pay range of $19.95 - $29.94 USD per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits:
The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including:
Required Experience:
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