Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

AeroFarms; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Job summary

AeroFarms in Danville, VA is hiring a Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and repair plant equipment as production scales up. You will work on motion-controlled systems, robotics, and electrical/hydraulic components, keeping CMMS records and reading schematics.

This position supports GMP/food production and requires strong problem-solving skills. The role offers a day shift ($25-$35/hr) with a 2-2-3 schedule and alternating weekends, plus a benefits package including 401k,

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or equivalent required.
• Experience with industrial robotic automation.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot motion-controlled systems and robotic work cells.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of industrial equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Collaborate with production to address maintenance issues.
• Maintain CMMS records of activities and performance.
• Work with Packaging Techs and Farm Ops on equipment baselines.
• Read electrical/hydraulic/HVAC prints and schematics.
• Repair drives, PLCs, sensors, motors, and network devices.
• Investigate deficiency causes and plan long-term fixes.
• Willing to overtime and shift work as needed.
• Keep tools clean and safe; follow safety protocols.

Skills

Industrial robotics experience

Print reading (electrical/hydraulic)

Maintenance troubleshooting

Education

Two-year associate degree in technical discipline

Job description

HIRING FOR SHIFTS

• Day Shift (6 AM- 6 PM) Pay for this position is $25.00 - $35.00 per hour. AeroFarms offers benefits that include enrollment in 401k, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, PTO, and more

Schedule & Hours

Schedule based on a 2-2-3 pattern, alternating weekends.

Working Conditions

The AeroFarms facility has two areas: one is warm and humid: 78 degrees, the other is cold at 35 degrees. You are required to wear PPE provided by AeroFarms in the GMP/food production areas.

Who we are at AeroFarms

AeroFarms is transforming agriculture with people and the planet in mind. As a Certified B Corporation and pioneer in indoor vertical farming, we use proprietary technology to grow produce using up to 95% less water and no pesticides—ever. The result is a portfolio of products that deliver exceptional flavor, freshness, and nutritional value.

Recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies five years in a row and named to Fortune’s 2022 Change the World list, AeroFarms is redefining how food is grown and distributed. Now available in more than 1,000 stores across the United States, we are scaling our award-winning brand and technology globally.

As AeroFarms approaches our next phase of explosive growth, we seek out creative, motivated individuals who will join us in disrupting industry standards and lead the way in vertical farming, artificial intelligence, and plant biology breakthroughs to solve and tackle global issues.

The Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician is responsible to troubleshoot, dismantle, inspect, repair, modify, rebuild, service and adjust all types of plant equipment. You would be joining during the start-up/ramp up to full production of the facility: this will allow you to get hands on with the systems and equipment to better understand how they work as the plant ramps to full operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot motion-controlled systems with integrated robotic work cell systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial equipment and systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Collaborate with production team members to identify and address maintenance issues.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance using Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS).
• Work with Packaging Technician and Farm Equipment Operators on establishing equipment home-settings and maintaining baseline conditions.
• Print reading to include electrical, pneumatics, hydraulic, HVAC prints and schematics.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment, AC/DC electrical systems, PLC’s, HMI’s, motors, controls, VFD’s, servo and stepper-controlled systems, weigh scales, ink jet printers, network devices, sensors, valves, LED lighting, pumps, environmental sensors, and automated packaging lines
• Assist in developing plans to correct equipment deficiencies and determining long term solutions through root cause analysis for equipment issues to improve reliability.
• Complete other duties as assigned or necessary including the willingness to work overtime, various shifts
• Maintaining the condition and sanitation of all work tools.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures.
• Must exercise good judgment at all times and can complete assigned tasks, as well as breakdown repairs without direct supervision. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize to ensure minimum interruption to the process.

Qualifications

• A two-yearassociate degree in a technical discipline orminimum of 3 years industrial maintenance or electrical maintenance within an automated manufacturing facility is required.
• Knowledge of and prior experience with industrial robotic automation.
• Print reading including, electrical and hydraulic prints and schematics.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Industrial Maintenance and Robotics
• Experience with AC/DC motors and drives, 110-480Vac Circuits, thermocouples, single and three-phase circuits, HVAC, reversing starters, and personnel computers.
• Troubleshooting, conduit threading, bending installation, wiring installation, electronic repair skills.
• CPVC installation & repair
• Operation of equipment including a forklift, man lift, aerial lift, overhead cranes, and mobile cranes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex equipment breakdowns involving mechanical and electrical aspects of machinery.
• Ability to inspect and assess the functionality of production machines.
• Ability to perform preventive and corrected maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Calibration of all types of electrical equipment and knowledge of HVAC systems.
• Ability to work in an environment with a temperature that varies from extreme good to moderate. Exposure to farm environment: 70-78F at 65% RH in grow rooms and cold rooms at 33-36F, some areas are wet, dirty, and have some chemical exposure which is protected by PPE. Building maintenance with outside weather conditions up to (110 degrees), and as low as (10 degrees cold).
• Understanding of Fresh Food / Produce manufacturing

Skills

• A high to a very high degree of concentration is required. Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize to ensure minimum interruption to the process.
• Ability to safely use of tools general maintenance tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment
• Strenuous physical activities including walking, climbing ladders and stairs, working in inclement weather, heavy lifting (50 lbs. or more), and working in high areas.
• Ability to operate MEWP’s, Aerial Lifts, and PIT safely
• Fanuc robotics experience a plus
• Communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and think analytically
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Internal candidatesseeking a promotion must have completed a minimum of six months in their current role before becoming eligible for consideration.

Please note that AeroFarms does not work with any external staffing/recruitment vendors. Any unsolicited resumes shared with the AeroFarms team will be considered property of AeroFarms and no recruitment fees of any kind will be paid or owed unless an existing recruitment agreement exists alongside with specific engagement for the role in question