Mechanic - Coop/Barn

This position is responsible for accurately fulfilling customer orders, and loading and unloading trailers going to and from both external and internal customers.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain and repair, as needed all mechanical work aspects of the animal housing area. Included but not limited to manure belts, feed and water machinery, egg removal equipment, fans, air-inlets, etc.
• Be available at all times during egg processing in the event machinery needs repair.
• Monitor feed, water equipment for efficiency, and make necessary repairs as needed.
• Daily maintenance of manure belts and scrapers to assure they remain in good working order at all times. Inform manager immediately if belts or scrapers are not operating.
• Daily checks of the lighting, replace bulbs as needed, and record as required.
• Maintain a maintenance schedule as directed by manager.
• Monitor all equipment regularly to be pro-active in preventing damage and make necessary repairs as recognized.
• Troubleshoot problems and determine most cost efficient means of repair.
• Maintain record of all repairs in a clear accurate manner.
• Assist co-workers as needed in performing all Animal Caretaker job duties as needed.

• Other job related duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel preferred.
• 2-3 years’ experience working with/on complex machinery with an ability to troubleshoot.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Position requires repetitive lifting, squatting, twisting, turning, kneeling and bending.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and may be revised at any time.