Maintenance and Reliability Technician

Christensen Farms; Canby (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Christensen Farms in Minnesota is seeking a Maintenance and Reliability Technician to perform priority repairs and scheduled maintenance in a timely, quality-focused manner across our farm operations.

You will work with production and repair staff to maximize quality and productivity, handle non-priority repairs, and participate in asset maintenance programs, with opportunities for hands-on leadership and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills.
• MVR review required before employment to determine insurability.

Responsibilities

• Execute priority repairs as assigned.
• Repair equipment specific to Christensen Farms and its producers.
• Perform scheduled repairs to company quality and cost standards.
• Provide labor for or lead other projects.
• Execute maintenance procedures on assigned farms.
• Prepare equipment for use and store equipment not in use.

Tools

Lathes

Drill presses

Power saws

Mills

Job description

The Maintenance and Reliability Technician will perform priority repairs and maintenance in a timely and efficient manner, complete scheduled projects to timeline and quality standards, and effectively work with production and other repair staff to maximize quality of work and productivity of department.

Major Areas Of Accountability

• Priority Repairs
  • Execute priority repairs as assigned
• Technical Repair
  • Repair equipment specific to CFF and it's producers
• Non-priority Repair
  • Perform scheduled repairs to company quality and cost standards
  • Provide service and labor for farm group
  • Perform general carpentry, plumbing, and steel repair
• Other Projects
  • Provide labor for or lead other projects
• Asset Maintenance Program
  • Execute maintenance procedures on assigned farms.
• Seasonal Equipment Preparation
  • Prepare equipment for use
  • Maintain and properly store equipment not in use.

Additional Requirements

• The worker is required to have the visual ability to perform an activity such as: operates machines, such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performs mechanical or skilled tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.
• This position will require operating a company vehicle or regular mileage reimbursement. Any employment offer extended for this position will be is contingent upon the review of the candidate's motor vehicle record (MVR). The MVR will be reviewed to determine insurability based on CF's insurance carrier and company policy.

What We Offer You

• Take advantage of hands-on leadership opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work, accountability, and personal growth across all levels of the organization.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more.
• Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways – including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc.
• A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day – respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation.
• A culture that fosters employee growth, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment.
• The targeted base pay range for this role is $22-29 per hour

Reports To

M&R Branch Manager

Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

Salary: $22 - $29 per hour