Maintenance Technician | Plain City, Ohio | Full-Time | Production Operations

Select Sires Inc.; Plain City (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Team-oriented work environment

Impact on global livestock industry

Job summary

Select Sires, Inc. in Plain City, Ohio is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our production operations team. This full-time role focuses on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and improvement of facilities and equipment used to produce dairy and beef genetics.

You will help keep operations safe, reliable, and efficient, with opportunities to participate in facility projects and capital improvements. A strong mechanical background and commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, agricultural operations, facilities maintenance, HVAC, welding, plumbing, or related trades preferred.
• Technical certifications, vocational training, or maintenance-related education are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and operational issues.
• Support production equipment reliability and performance.
• Complete facility and grounds maintenance activities.
• Maintain maintenance records and documentation.
• Assist with facility improvement and capital projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and equipment performance.
• Respond to maintenance requests and production support needs.
• Follow all safety procedures, maintenance standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Diagnostics & repair

Independence & prioritization

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Reliable attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Industrial maintenance experience

Job description

Maintenance Technician | Plain City, Ohio | Full-Time | Production Operations

About this position

Keep Critical Operations Running

Select Sires, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our production operations team in Plain City, Ohio. This position plays a critical role in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving facilities, equipment, and infrastructure that support the production of industry-leading dairy and beef genetics. This position helps ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations throughout the organization.

Work Schedule

• Full-time position
• Monday through Friday schedule
• Occasional evening, weekend, holiday, or emergency call-in work may be required
• Work schedules and responsibilities may be adjusted to support production and business needs

What You'll Do

• Perform preventative maintenance on facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and operational issues.
• Support production equipment reliability and performance.
• Complete facility and grounds maintenance activities.
• Maintain maintenance records and documentation.
• Assist with facility improvement and capital projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and equipment performance.
• Respond to maintenance requests and production support needs.
• Follow all safety procedures, maintenance standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to diagnose and repair equipment issues.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, agricultural operations, facilities maintenance, electrical systems, HVAC, welding, plumbing, or related trades.
• Technical certifications, vocational training, or maintenance-related education.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and work in physically demanding environments.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull tools, equipment, and materials.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
• Safely work around production equipment, vehicles, and machinery.

Why Join Select Sires?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• 401(k) retirement benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Career advancement pathways
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the global livestock industry

About Select Sires

Based in Plain City, Ohio, Select Sires, Inc. is committed to maximizing the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of livestock producers. Through industry-leading genetics, products, services, and programs, Select Sires helps dairy and beef producers around the world succeed. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Dedication, Respect, and Innovation, we are proud to support the producers who help feed the world.