Maintenance Technician I - Farms

Backyard Farms, LLC; Maine; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid time off

Employee Engagement & Recognition Programs

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Job summary

Backyard Farms, LLC in Maine is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to ensure efficient operations through proactive maintenance procedures. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, technical training, and significant experience in industrial maintenance.

This role involves performing various maintenance duties, ensuring safety compliance, and participating in preventive maintenance programs. Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in Industrial Maintenance and Safety.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Experience with basic blueprint reading including mechanical and electrical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for plan and building maintenance as set forth by management.
• Participate in preventative, predictive, and emergency maintenance.
• Perform routine maintenance and ensure availability of materials for daily tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills (MS Office, CMMS)

Welding and fabrication skills

Basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical college in electrical, plumbing, or heating

Job description

• Responsible for plan and building maintenance set forth by the Facilities Maintenance Manager.
• Follows plant maintenance procedures and preventative maintenance schedule.
• Insures equipment, tools, and spare parts are accounted for and secured when not in use.
• Participates in preventative, predictive, and emergency maintenance at facility.
• Responsible for maintaining spirit of teamwork and productivity among fellow maintenance personnel.
• Maintaining qualifications through ongoing training programs of new and existing equipment.
• Ensure the efficient and reliable maintenance of the plant for optimized production levels.
• Requires a high degree of ingenuity to support the optimization of plant equipment through performance of corrective/preventative maintenance and the implantation of new products and methods.
• Perform the routine maintenance and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Ensure materials and supplies are available to complete daily assigned maintenance.
• Follow tool control and inventory program to support routine maintenance
• Perform all duties in a safe, competent and professional manner abiding by all BYF policies and guidelines including employee hygiene and GAP procedures.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical college in electrical, plumbing, or heating preferred
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years experience in Industrial Maintenance and Safety.

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to commensurate with the experience.
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Computer skills in: MS office products, Computerized Maintenance Management systems
• Welding and fabrication skills (MIG, TIG, Stick and Oxy Acetylene)
• Basic blue print reading including mechanical, piping, instrument and electrical diagrams.
• Basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry
• General working knowledge of Industrial OSHA regulations and a strong working of all aspects of effective safety programs.

Working Conditions

• Environment includes an expansive refrigerated warehouse, where the temperature averages 50°F and the background noise approaches 70 dB.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Position requires sitting, standing, walking and bending on a regular basis. Kneeling, squatting and crawling required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• 401K
• Paid time off
• Employee Engagement & Recognition Programs

Opportunities for growth and advancement

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