What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Maintenance Engineer (Arapahoe, NE) position at The Maschhoffs?
Duties and Functions
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· Report progress to management on a routine basis · Complete detailed one trip material list and needs for assigned work orders · Diagnose and provide plausible solutions for electrical, ventilation, and other facility challenges that arise throughout the facilities. · Complete tasks efficiently, safely, and thoroughly using best management practices. · Ensure that all the best management practices are consistent with commonly accepted standards for animal welfare. · Ensure that routine maintenance work is conducted in a manner that safeguards the environment and maintains regulatory compliance. · Collaborate and closely align with farm managers and staff to deliver best in class quality products and workmanship. Provide assistance to develop and train other Maintenance Technicians with various skill sets. · Promote safe work habits and maintain a safe working environment. · Develop a weekly work schedule for the maintenance team for alignment with health and production. · Manage the work order system, prioritizing open work orders to resolve the most important issues first but not losing track of lesser priority issues. |
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Minimum High School diploma or GED required. Associates degree or Trade school certificate/diploma in welding, construction, electrical or similar areas of study, preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of mechanical equipment repair and/or maintenance experience preferably within the swine industry.
2-3 years of experience may be substituted for the Associates degree or Trade school certificate/diploma.
Must have a clean driving record
Knowledge, Skills and 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 ATV’s
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 verbal\written instructions
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Work on rotating weekend shifts\ 24-7 on call
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• 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
