MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Opal-Foods-Cooperative-Inc; Neosho (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday pay

401K matching

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life insurance

Job summary

Opal Foods in Neosho, MO is seeking a Farm Maintenance Technician for our School Farm to maintain all equipment in laying hen houses and ensure safe, clean operations. The role requires fixing machinery, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting the production team in a farm environment.

The position offers full-time hours with shifts that may include nights. The company emphasizes safety, bio-security, and animal welfare while offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Mechanical and electrical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Previous experience troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive maintenance and repairing industrial processing equipment.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Able and willing to work off schedule shifts and/or nights when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Keep equipment running and operating safely and efficiently by maintaining and repairing machinery and mechanical equipment such as electric motors, pneumatic systems, and conveyor systems.
• Perform preventive and urgent maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Take a proactive approach to issue resolution including root cause analyses and error proofing controls related to down time.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment to perform duties.
• Detect and report faulty operations, defective material and any unusual situations to the proper supervisor.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Assist the Production Team with other projects and duties as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Full Time SCHOOL PRODUCTION, Neosho, MO, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1923

Do you enjoy fixing things and working with your hands?

Opal Foods is hiring a Farm Maintenance Technician for our School Farm in Neosho, MO. In this job you would maintain all equipment in the laying hen houses. Successful candidates must be able to work in a farm/live animal (dusty) environment. We take pride in maintaining compliance with all company policies and governmental regulations including safety, bio-security and animal welfare requirements. Pay determined based on relevant experience.

About Opal Foods: Opal Foods formed in 2014 and is a partnership between Rose Acre Farms and Weaver Brothers. Opal Foods provides nutritious, high-quality eggs to its customers through their farms based in Missouri, Colorado, and Iowa with its headquarters in Neosho, MO. Our foundation is our commitment to our team, the quality of our product, our customers' satisfaction, and the welfare of our animals. For information on Opal Foods, please visit our website at www.opal-foods.com.

Position Responsibilities:

• Keep equipment running and operating safely and efficiently by maintaining and repairing machinery and mechanical equipment such as electric motors, pneumatic systems, and conveyor systems.
• Perform preventive and urgent maintenance on production machinery and equipment
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
• Take a proactive approach to issue resolution including root cause analyses and error proofing controls related to down time
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment to perform duties
• Detect and report faulty operations, defective material and any unusual situations to the proper supervisor
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
• Assist the Production Team with other projects and duties as needed

Physical Requirements of a Maintenance Technician:

• Fast paced work environment
• Lift fifty or more pounds on a regular basis
• Bend, lift, pull, push, stoop, bend and climb
• Work in a general farm environment around live animals

Requirements: (knowledge, experience, skills, education)

• Mechanical and electrical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Previous experience troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive maintenance and repairing industrial processing equipment
• Organized and detail oriented
• Able and willing to work off schedule shifts and/or nights when necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in maintenance related roles

Benefits: Opal Foods, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes PTO, holiday pay, options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and disability that will all become effective the first of the month after your hire date. Opal Foods, LLC also provides a matching 401K plan.

Opal Foods is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.