MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

OPAL FOODS COOPERATIVE INC•Neosho, MO

1d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Opal Foods is currently accepting applications for the position of Farm/Production Maintenance Technician for our Timberview Farm in Neosho, MO. This position is responsible for performing preventive maintenance and repairs on machinery while maintaining compliance with all company policies and governmental regulations including safety, bio-security and animal welfare requirements. This position will work in the pullet houses and must be comfortable working in a farm/live animal environment. This position will also assist the Production Manager with other projects and duties as needed.

Requirements

Mechanical and electrical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Previous experience troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive maintenance and repairing industrial processing equipment
Organized and detail oriented
Willing to work off schedule shifts and/or nights when necessary

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience in maintenance related roles

Responsibilities

Keep equipment running and operating safely and efficiently by maintaining and repairing machinery and mechanical equipment such as electric motors, pneumatic systems, and conveyor systems.
Perform preventive and urgent maintenance of production machinery and equipment
Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
Take a proactive approach to issue resolution including root cause analyses and error proofing controls related to down time
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment to perform duties
Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas