Serves as an operations partner in equipment repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. Performs regular/scheduled maintenance of production equipment during downtime. Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines. Diagnoses various types of processing and packaging equipment to determine the nature and extent of needed repairs. Identifies problems; Replaces or repairs parts; Adjus... more details
OVERVIEW : Maintains, services and performs repairs on equipment to ensure proper operation of production equipment and electrical systems. Candidates will need to have a working knowledge or the ability to learn hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, fabrication, industrial electrical applications, and other skillsets associated with maintaining and repairing different kinds of feed mill equipment. RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS : Serves as an operations partner in equipment repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. Performs regular/scheduled maintenance of production equipment during downtime. Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines. Diagnoses various types of processing and packaging equipment to determine the nature and extent of needed repairs. Identifies problems; Replaces or repairs parts; Adjusts as needed. Aids in reducing or eliminating production downtime due to plant equipment issues. Responds to the line and equipment calls; Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production times. Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Performs a variety of building/facilities maintenance and carpentry functions. Detects faulty operations and defective materials; Reports those and any unusual situations to proper supervision. Consistently follows company policies, safety standards, SOPs, and GMPs. Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties. Maintains clean and orderly work areas. Perform all other duties as assigned or needed. REQUIREMENTS : High school diploma. Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance preferred. Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a food-manufacturing environment preferred. Experience in heavy industrial equipment repair. Mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic competency. Effective communication skills, both oral and written. Self-motivated: Ability to work independently. High energy level and a team player. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, if applicable. Ability to stand, sit, squat, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stretch, walk, reach, twist, bend, grasp, use hands and fingers, handle objects or controls, talk, and hear. Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds. Physically capable of accessing/moving through all areas of the plant; Agility to negotiate around moving machinery and people. Physical capabilities are required in all plant areas. Work in a noisy environment (>85 decibels) and moving equipment. Ability to work varying shifts. Case Farms is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Case Farms participates in the E-Verify system and uses tools made available by the federal government to confirm employment eligibility of all team members. Persons offered employment are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process. #INDWINE
