Maintenance Associate Iii - Soli Organic - Night Shift

Job Type
Full-time
Description
At Soli Organic, we want to change the way people access organic, sustainable, and affordable food by revolutionizing what nature does best: growing healthy, flavorful plants. We take what we know about the biology of growing the best produce, and then use technology to optimize nature's processes. We do all of this in our proprietary, USDA-certified organic, soil-based, indoor system. For us, everything begins with soil; it is the foundational building blocks that enable us to provide an ecosystem in which plants can thrive.
Over the past 30 years, we've seen this mission spread beyond our wildest dreams. Today, we are an integrated food solutions group with a nation-wide presence, and an ambitious drive to continue to have a positive impact for consumers. So how did we reach this far? We are constantly learning from nature, and we are taking those lessons in innovative ways and creative solutions that will serve the community of consumers who are looking for flavorful, healthy, and sustainable produce options.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform all assigned Mechanical and Electrical duties in a safe, and cost-effective manner. Minimize downtime by providing fast and accurate troubleshooting, repairing, inspecting, maintaining, servicing, calibrating, installing and configuration of related manufacturing and production equipment, execute work orders. Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and managers. Maintain necessary records and documents of work performed. Team Lead position reporting to the Maintenance Manager or GM
EXPERIENCE WITH THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT PREFERED
AC & DC motors; motor controls; VFD's; electrical distribution (480vac or less); PLC's; pneumatics; hydraulics; packing machinery; automated harvesters; de-stackers; seal packs; bale shavers; chillers; heat exchangers; conveyors; boiler type equipment, pumps, plumbing, air compressors and other types of automated facility equipment.
Night Shift hours are Sunday-Thursday 9pm-5:30am
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS

• You should possess one of the following skills 7-year experience as an Industrial/Manufacturing Maintenance Technician, 2 years trade/technical school in a related field plus 5-years' experience, Electrical engineering degree plus 3-years maintenance experience, or 7-years Industrial/Manufacturing experience with strong electrical knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Must possess their own basic tool kit
• Advanced mechanical aptitude
• Work as a Team Leader in a team of 3 Technicians
• Work in a team environment
• Work with limited supervision
• Able to stand for extended periods, climb, kneel, squat and crawl
• Lift and carry materials and equipment of 50 LBS or less
• Work flexible hours
• Rotating on call and day shift work schedule

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Working Knowledge -

• Electrical equipment and instrumentation or controls
• AC & DC motors, motor controls and MCC for the facilities
• Electrical distribution and related equipment
• AC variable frequency drives/DC variable speed drives
• Programmable Logic Controllers and automated equipment
• General Industrial or Manufacturing standards & practices including OSHA
• Ensure that Lock Out Tag Out Procedures are followed

Skills & Abilities -

• Troubleshoot PLC hardware
• Operate electrical test equipment and interpret results
• Read, understand, and make use of associated drawings, schematics, and diagrams
• Prepare accurate documents
• Understand, interpret, and apply wiring schematics and OEM manuals
• Adapt to innovative technologies i.e., robotics
• Plan, organize and prioritize work activities and duties for team members
• Multitask and work under pressure
• Plumbing skills i.e., PVC and brass
• Fabrication work
• Basic welding

About Soli Organic:
We believe that accessing organic, sustainable, flavorful foods provides an opportunity for people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures to enjoy high quality produce. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensure that everyone feels a sense of inclusion, participation and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population shares our fundamental core values of Respect for All Individuals, Customer Obsession and Winning as One Team, which creates a culture that attracts top talent, forming the foundation for a great place to work!
At Soli Organic, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company's commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.
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