Entry Level Maintenance Tech 1

Central New York Feeds • Jordan, NY

1d • $25

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for preventative maintenance and assisting in the repairs of mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems to ensure the safety and dependability of the equipment and facility. The Maintenance Technician I have basic technical knowledge with an eagerness to learn.

Requirements

• Analytical ability with a high focus on safety and quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written.
• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and agricultural experience.
• 1+ years of experience in related field.
• Valid driver’s license
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color.
• Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; and loud sounds.
• Regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions; vibration; and high levels dust.
• Frequently exposed to work in high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.
• Frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather); and work with explosives.
• Noise level is usually loud.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine preventative maintenance on production equipment and facilities. Records maintenance and repairs within CMMS system.
• Assists in the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of maintenance spare parts and supplies.
• Maintains lock-out-tag-out and SDS information for maintenance department under the direction of the Maintenance Manager; provides workplace safety and security.
• Assists in developing and implementing maintenance procedures and techniques for safe, reliable, and efficient operation of equipment and facilities.

Benefits

• Pay commensurate to experience & ability, starts at $24.50 / hr
• Paid personal & sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid individual health insurance (best available plan on market); employee options available for spouse, children, or family
• 2X yearly performance bonus (5-15% annual earnings equivalent)
• 401k w/ 5% employer match
• Employee options for dental, vision and life insurance
• Employment subject to drug test and background check.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED