3rd Shift Maintenance Technician

Shelby American, Inc.; Friesland (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Maintenance Technician at a leading agricultural firm, where your skills will ensure the smooth operation of production machinery. This full-time position involves performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting breakdowns, and collaborating with management to enhance machinery performance. You will play a vital role in maintaining the equipment that helps deliver fresh produce to dinner tables across America. Enjoy a supportive work environment with competitive pay and benefits, including health plans and educational assistance. If you're mechanically inclined and ready to take on challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employer contributed health plan

Employer paid life insurance

Voluntary dental insurance

Onsite fitness center

Vacation and holiday pay

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Educational assistance program

Qualifications

• Requires vocational education or equivalent experience.
• Must have mechanical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on production machinery.
• Document work performed using CMMS and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Organized with attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Self-motivated

Education

Vocational or community college coursework

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Human Resource Information System (HRIS)

Job description

Description

Alsum Farms & Produce Inc., a grower, packer, and shipper of potatoes & onions located in Friesland, WI is looking for full-time Third (3rd) Shift Maintenance Technicians! As a Third (3rd) 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: Third (3rd) Shift 10:30pm to 7:00am; Monday through Friday

Salary: $24.90-$33.00 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