What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Maintenance Technician position at Alsum Farms & Produce Inc.?
Description
Alsum Farms & Produce Inc., a grower, packer, and shipper of potatoes & onions located in Friesland, WI is looking for full-time First (1st) Shift Maintenance Technician! As a First (1st) Shift Maintenance Technician, you will perform the maintenance of large production machinery while maintaining records of repairs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines
- Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary
- Lubricates machines to ensure effective performance
- Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts to be ordered
- Installs replacement parts for machines
- Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines
- Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently
- Use of CMMS for documenting work performed
- Maintains a clean, organized, store room, and maintains shop areas, tools, and supplies
- Coordinates with manager to schedule regular maintenance on machines
- Collaborates with Maintenance manager regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required
- Makes necessary modifications and testing equipment; confers with production manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required
- Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned
Education and Experience:
- Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required.
Why the Maintenance Technician position is important to Alsum Farms and Produce: Poorly maintained resources can completely stop production & operations. We need people like you to help maintain the facilities so we can provide field to fork potatoes to the dinner tables of Americans.
Job Details:
Job Type: Full-time
Job Schedule: First (1st) Shift - 6:00am to 2:30pm
Salary: $22.00-$32.00 per hour depending on experience
Work Location: Friesland, WI
Travel Requirements: None
Supplemental Pay:
- Quarterly Attendance Bonus
- Monthly Tool Reimbursement
- Company-provided uniforms
Requirements
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills
- Works well independently and with others
- Good communication skills
- Organized with attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment
- Valid state motor vehicle license with acceptable motor vehicle record
- Self-motivated and able to function as part of a team
- Ability to utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software
- Ability to utilize Human Resource Information System (HRIS) software
Physical and Environmental Demands:
- Prolonged periods standing and walking
- Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
- Must be able to visually inspect machines
- Must be able to climb ladders when needed
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds
- Must wear safety glasses and hearing protection in designated areas
- Exposure to airborne particles or fumes
- Perform repairs at heights greater than 20 feet
- Ability to withstand cold and warm working conditions
Alsum Benefits
Alsum Farms & Produce offers its full-time (30 hours or more) employees:
- Employer contributed health plan
- Employer paid life insurance
- Voluntary dental, life, disability, and vision insurance
- Onsite fitness center
- Vacation and holiday pay
- Profit sharing
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee discounts
- Educational assistance program
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace
Salary : $22 - $32
