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Job Title: Skilled Maintenance Technician

Company:Superior Farms

Location: Dixon, California

Reports To:Maintenance Manager

Job Type: Full-time, on site

Shifts Available: early morning (4 AM), morning (7 AM), and late morning (8 AM)

FLSA Status:Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay Rate:$28.00 - $30.00 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY

This is the skilled level within the Plant Maintenance Technician series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Maintenance Technician position by the independent performance of the full range of duties as assigned including performing skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair and installation activities. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Skilled Maintenance Technicians perform repairs to the facility to ensure that the quality of the products is being processing it in accordance with the company’s guidelines for this position, as well as USDA rules, regulations, and requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment.

• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis; inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; repairs or replaces broken parts.

• Cleans and inspects boiler; treats water with proper chemicals.

• Calibrates and repairs pneumatic systems.

• Replaces broken windows; repairs doors, door locks and closets; installs window blinds.

• Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

• May operate a computer which controls and monitors mechanical equipment and utility systems.

• Installs electrical wiring and equipment; new electrical services, wiring during remodeling projects; replaces and repairs wiring as needed.

• Repairs electrical equipment and control circuits; replaces faulty electrical switches; repairs refrigeration equipment.

• May install computer cable.

• Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.

• Assists with the renovation/remodeling of buildings; repairs plaster and drywall; paints building structures.

• May obtain estimates for supplies, repair parts; orders parts as needed.

• Maintain service records and database for the facility and all refrigeration equipment as directed by the department manager.

• Collect and analyze data on refrigeration equipment to evaluate effectiveness and make recommendations to improve functionality.

• Participate in troubleshooting, construction, installation and/or repair of any project as directed by the department manager.

• Must have basic knowledge of plumbing installation and repair.

• Must have work order entry and inventory system experience.

Minimum Experience/Education Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year of related experience and/or training; one year of forklift experience; experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Good skill in the use of hand and power tools.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret miscellaneous drawings and schematics.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills and follow up.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

• Ability to write simple correspondence.

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

• Knowledge of how a production facility functions.

• Well organized, with the ability to multi-task.

• Ability to count accurately, do simple math.

• Ability to work in various temperatures.

• Sound judgment, problem solving and common-sense thinking skills.

• Basic understanding of GMPs and HACCP.

• Ability to work early hours, overtime, weekends and holidays as needed but not guaranteed.

• Bilingual skills-Spanish/English preferred but not required, must be able to read and write English.

• Computer skills are preferred for maintenance positions.

• Basic understanding and/or skills in welding, plumbing, electrical, control circuits, PLCs, pneumatics, software, hydraulics, carpentry, motors, pumps, utility equipment operation and repair.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing and Walking: Frequently during assigned shift, in combination with walking. Could be 8 to 12 hours a day.

• Sitting: None

• Lift/Carry: Frequently Weights 1-100 lbs. Some projects allow for lifting that might exceed 100 lbs. when using both arms.

• Push/Pull: Frequently during assigned shift. Using both arms exerting force to push, pull, carry and move boxes that weigh up to 100 lbs.

• Bending: Frequently during assigned shift. Self-paced activity, minimize bending with attention to body mechanics.

• Kneel/Crouch/Crawl: Frequently during assigned shift.

• Reaching/Handling: Frequently during assigned shift. Reaching for product on shelves, pallets, forklift forks. Handling: Various sizes and weights of boxes.

• Climbing: Occasionally – In and out of trucks, racks and pallets.

• Driving: Frequently – Forklift, Pallet Jack

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; cold temperatures; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud.

BENEFITS:

ESOP Shares

401(k) match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Major holidays

Vacation time

Sick Time

Superior Farms is an employee-owned company and the leader in the American lamb industry. Through sustainable practices and innovative processing, we deliver the mouthwatering experience more consumers demand. Farm to fork isn't a slogan; it's how we live every day.

You should be proficient in:

• HVAC
• Commercial Plumbing
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
• Machine Safety Inspections