Maintenance Technician

IndustrialMaintenanceTechnicianJob Description

Job Title:IndustrialMaintenanceTechnician

Compensation:$24.00 - $43.75 an hour
Department:Maintenance
Reports To:Maintenance Supervisor
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Location:Liberty
Work Arrangement:On-Site
Shift / Schedule:2nd Shift
Travel Requirements:Less than 10%
Employment Type:Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

TheIndustrialMaintenance Technicianis responsible forperforming daily maintenance tasks preventative maintenance repairs equipment adjustments installations and special projects that support Farmer Focuss production and business operations. This role helps ensure machinery and equipmentoperatesafely efficiently and reliably within the poultry processing environment.

TheIndustrialMaintenance Technician playsan important rolein reducing downtimemaintainingequipment performance supporting production continuity and helping create a safe clean and well-maintained work environment. This position requires strong mechanical electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to work independently and respond to emergency maintenance needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment to support smooth business and production operations.

• Repair install adjust andmaintainmachinery and equipment throughout the processing plant.

• Performpartsreplacement routine maintenance preventative maintenance and special projects as assigned.

• Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.

• Examine parts for defects including breakage excessive wear or other signs of malfunction.

• Repair or replace broken defective or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment.

• Clean lubricate and adjust parts equipment and machinery.

• Reassemble equipment following inspections testing maintenance or repairs.

• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools to precision instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.

• Perform work in all departments of the processing plant environment including areas with cold damp wet or changing conditions.

• Provide a means of notification and communication during non-working hours for emergency maintenance needs.

• Respond to emergency call-ins within 30 minutes as.

• Ensure the shop and surrounding areas are kept clean by removing debris from work areas work benches and break rooms.

• Support a safe work environment byidentifyingandeliminatingunsafe acts or conditions.

• Apply maintenance skills in cutting and welding hydraulics filter systems pipe fitting/plumbing shop equipment operation sheet metal fabrication pneumatics electrical wiring and motors.

• Organize tasks to be performed and when neededmonitoror oversee the quality of work being completed.

• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support Farmer Focus business objectives.

Benefits

Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members health financial well-being and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payrollpaid time off and sick leavesemi-subsidized medical coverage dental and vision plan options a 401(k) plan with company matchHSA and FSAeducation reimbursement opportunities employeeassistanceprograms (EAP) and internal learning development and career growth programs.

All benefits programs and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements plan terms and company policies and may be changed amended ordiscontinuedby Farmer Focus at any time.

Qualifications

• Proven industrialmanufacturingmaintenance or electrical experience.

• Knowledge and understanding of good safety practices.

• Strong mechanical electrical troubleshooting and repair skills.

• Proficiencyin using common hand tools power tools precision instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.

• Ability to perform maintenance tasks involving machinery equipment parts motors hydraulics pneumatics plumbing pipe fitting welding cutting sheet metal fabrication and shop equipment.

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Basic math skills.

• Ability to organize tasks and when neededmonitoror oversee the quality of work being performed.

• Ability to work with or near animal blood.

• Ability to work in all departments of the poultry processing environment including cold damp wet and changing conditions.

• Must be able to read write andcomprehendEnglish.

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

• Ability to respond to emergency call-ins within 30 minutes as.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior maintenance experience in a food processing poultry processing manufacturing or production environment.

• Experience with preventative maintenance programs.

• Experience troubleshooting electrical wiring motors hydraulic systems pneumatic systems and production equipment.

• Experience supporting emergency maintenance needs in a fast-paced production environment.

New team members must be able to pass a drugalcoholand background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.

Work Environment Physical Demands and Travel

Work is conducted primarily in a manufacturing and poultry production environment. This role requires access to the production environment and may require work in all departments of the processing plant. The team member must be abletotoleratevarying heat wet damp and chill conditions within the plant. Hearing and eye protective equipment arein the production area. Hair and beard nets arein the production area.Additionalpersonal protective equipment may bebased on task location and safety requirements. This position may require the use of hand tools power tools precision instruments electrical and electronic testing devices welding and cutting equipment shop equipment and other maintenance-related tools. The role may also require standing walking bending reaching climbing lifting working near machinery and working with or near animal blood.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.