- Reads, interprets, and understands manufacturer equipment manuals and electronic and electrical schematic diagrams.
- Performs preventive maintenance as assigned.
- Generates and submits paperwork relative to work performed, e.g., PM (preventative maintenance) sheets, work orders and work record logs.
- Performs all equipment repairs and daily work within OSHA regulations, lockout-tagout and company safety book guidelines. Informs maintenance and production supervisors of potential problems.
- Must wear required personal protective equipment which could include self-containing breathing apparatus.
- Must be able to move throughout assigned areas of responsibility carrying required equipment and tools to perform trouble shooting procedures, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
- Must be able to reach vertical heights up to 150' to perform repairs, preventative maintenance and monitor equipment both open and in confined spaces.
- Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company. May need to climb ladders.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Good problem-solving skills and basic math skills.
- Ability to organize the tasks to be performed. Monitor and oversee the quality of work being performed.
- Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools to precision instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices. Provide all hand tools needed to safely perform the job.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work with or near blood.
- Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English.
- Must be self-motivated and be able to work with minimal supervision.
- Required to access the poultry production environment.
- Must be able to tolerate the varying heat, wet, and chill of the plant.
- Hearing and eye protective equipment required in the production area.
- Required to wear hair and beard nets in the production area.
- May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
- May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
- May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db.
- May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.
- May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
- Must be able to work outside in all seasonal weather, stand for 8 to 14 hours.
- When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
Farmer Focus is committed to the principles of equal employment and to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is inclusive and equitable, free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based upon an individual's age, race (including traits historically associated with race, which includes hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity, or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), military status (including status as a uniformed servicemember, a veteran, or dependent of a servicemember), or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Farmer Focus is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.