Description

Alsum Farms & Produce Inc., a grower, packer, and shipper of potatoes & onions located in Friesland, WI is looking for full-time Third (3rd) Shift Maintenance Technicians! As a Third (3rd) 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 Schedule: Third (3rd) Shift 10:30pm to 7:00am; Monday through Friday

Salary: $24.90-$33.00 per hour depending on experience

Work Location: Friesland, WI

Travel Requirements: None

Supplemental Pay:

Quarterly Attendance Bonus
Monthly Tool Reimbursement
Company-provided uniforms

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