Maintenance Technician I - Farms

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensures operation of greenhouse equipment by completing predictive and preventative maintenance requirements on:
  • Automated material handling systems
  • Automated packaging systems
  • Conveyor systems
  • Production machines
• Ability to read and understand:
  • Mechanical and electrical diagrams
  • Electrical diagrams
  • Operations manuals
  • Manufacturer’s instructions
  • Engineering specifications
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation such as:
  • Listening for problems
  • Using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Installation and repair of industrial electronic control systems (including hardwired input/output, ethernet based communication systems, variable speed drives and process control equipment)
• Calibrating equipment
• Inspect designs for quality control
• Comply to all safety policies, procedures, and good work practices.

Education/Background Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent and formal trade school course work required.
• Electromechanical troubleshooting (controls, components, control wiring diagnosis, current testers, multimeters.
• Functional understanding of electrical terminology and system troubleshooting procedures.
• 1 years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a technical specialist.
• Mechanical comprehension and functional understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives and motors, bearings, fasteners and fittings, and hardware.
• Previous related work experience required

Working Conditions:

• Environment includes an expansive refrigerated warehouse, where the temperature averages 50°F.
• Greenhouse environment with variable and fluctuating temperatures based on season with high temperatures in the summer months.
• Must be able to work around bees.
• Fluctuating hours and schedules subject to greenhouse needs
• Background noise approaches 70 db
• Must be capable of lifting up to 30 pounds