Maintenance Technician

Bayer•Kalaheo, HI

27d•$33 - $41

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is a key member of our team, ensuring that our farm equipment is operating in a safe and efficient manner. This position will work to identify and implement improvements/repairs to equipment, both proactive and reactive, in support of production. In this role the successful candidate will have front line responsibility in all aspects of equipment maintenance ranging from agriculture to processing equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver's License; Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed and must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers
Ability to obtain and maintain a Hazmat Certification within 90 days of hire
CDL license (Class A or B) or the ability to obtain one within 1 year from date of hire. Additionally, successful candidate will be placed in a random drug screen pool upon starting the position, per FMCSA regulations
Ability to lift, push, pull up to 60 pounds, work in and outdoors, and walk on uneven surfaces
Ability to work extended hours as needed during peak seasons including weekends
Good verbal and written communication skills
Results oriented and good time management skills
Ability to work effectively alone, with people individually, or in a team to achieve results
Basic knowledge of and ability to use information technology systems and applications (computer skills)
Ability to learn to operate agriculture equipment in order to diagnose and repair breakdowns
Basic understanding of vehicle/equipment systems
Ability to learn, operate, and understand farm specific equipment to complete repairs (seed processing equipment, compressors, irrigation pumps, filter stations, etc.)
Ability to learn general construction practices (painting, air conditioning, drywall, concrete, electrical, plumbing etc.)
Ability to learn, operate, and understand vehicle/farm equipment systems diagnostics, maintenance and repair (tractors, mowers, harvesters, backhoe, bulldozer, sprayers, etc.)
Strong mechanical aptitude

Nice To Haves

Experience in the repair of Agriculture Equipment (tractors, harvesters, implements, etc.)
Intermediate to advanced computer skills and experience in setting up CMMS systems

Responsibilities

Perform assigned tasks, repairs, and services in a timely, efficient, and professional manner
Perform assigned preventative maintenance
Maintain accurate and timely service records in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Read, understand, and follow technical service manuals
Adherence to company's HSE and QA/QC standards including all OSHA requirements
Participate in DDS (Daily Direction setting) meetings
Alert senior technicians and leadership as needed when nonconformities in product or process variance occur
Engage in continuous improvement programs. Identify opportunities to improve performance in accordance with production site and company goals
Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Other duties and tasks assigned
Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual). This may include being required to drive greater than 5,000 business miles annually in a personal, pooled, or rented vehicle OR being expected to frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties – regardless of mileage
Position requires driving for the company that will fall under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction and will (may) require a CDL. This may entail the hauling of trailers, product, supplies or equipment in a safe manner