General Maintenance Technician

Description :

Alsum Farms & Produce Inc., a grower, packer, and shipper of potatoes & onions located in Friesland, WI is looking for a full-time Second (2nd) Shift Maintenance Technician! As a Second (2nd) Shift Maintenance Technician, you will perform the maintenance of large production machinery while maintaining records of repairs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary
• Lubricates machines to ensure effective performance
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts to be ordered
• Installs replacement parts for machines
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently
• Use of CMMS for documenting work performed
• Maintains a clean, organized, store room, and maintains shop areas, tools, and supplies
• Coordinates with manager to schedule regular maintenance on machines
• Collaborates with Maintenance manager regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required
• Makes necessary modifications and testing equipment; confers with production manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

Education and Experience :

Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required.

Why the Maintenance Technician position is important to Alsum Farms and Produce : Poorly maintained resources can completely stop production & operations.

We need people like you to help maintain the facilities so we can provide field to fork potatoes to the dinner tables of Americans.

Job Details : Job Type : Full-time

Job Type : Full-time

Job Schedule : Second (2nd) Shift - 2 : 30pm-11 : 00pm

Salary : $23.90-$32.30 per hour depending on experience

Work Location : Friesland, WI

Travel Requirements : None

Supplemental Pay :

• Quarterly Attendance Bonus
• Annual Tool Reimbursement

Requirements :

Required Skills and Abilities :

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills
• Works well independently and with others
• Good communication skills
• Organized with attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment
• Valid state motor vehicle license with acceptable motor vehicle record
• Self-motivated and able to function as part of a team
• Ability to utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software
• Ability to utilize Human Resource Information System (HRIS) software

Physical and Environmental Demands :

• Prolonged periods standing and walking
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
• Must be able to visually inspect machines
• Must be able to climb ladders when needed
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Must wear safety glasses and hearing protection in designated areas
• Exposure to airborne particles or fumes
• Perform repairs at heights greater than 20 feet
• Ability to withstand cold and warm working conditions

Alsum Benefits

Alsum Farms & Produce offers its full-time (30 hours or more) employees :

• Employer contributed health plan
• Employer paid life insurance
• Voluntary dental, life, disability, and vision insurance
• Onsite fitness center
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discounts
• Educational assistance program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace

Compensation details : 23.9-32.3 Hourly Wage

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