Maintenance Technician, Nights

Vital Farms•Springfield, MO

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician will work with the Maintenance team to complete building repairs, equipment installation, troubleshooting and installation, fulfillment of assigned work orders and unforeseen repairs in a timely fashion. You’ll follow good manufacturing practices to maintain inventory, preventative maintenance, good housekeeping and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental laws and regulations. We strongly believe in “Safety First, Quality Always” for our employees, products, and customers. If this is something you’re passionate about also, this could be your next great opportunity! Important areas of operations you’ll work on (but are not limited to): Clean and lubricate shafts, bearing, gears, and other parts of machinery Install and maintain pipe systems, hydraulic steam, pneumatic equipment Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and other related equipment Building maintenance including minor plumbing, welding, and general upkeep

Requirements

1+ years of General Maintenance Experience.
Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs.
High school diploma or GED is required, associated degree in relevant field preferred
Possess and demonstrate basic technical knowledge of some or all the following: Stainless Steel Welding/Fabrication Piping systems Electricity PLC’s (Programmable logic controllers) – a plus Process control instrumentation HVAC systems Process equipment Personal Computing

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a manufacturing environment & food/beverage experience is highly preferred
PLC’s (Programmable logic controllers)

Responsibilities

Clean and lubricate shafts, bearing, gears, and other parts of machinery
Install and maintain pipe systems, hydraulic steam, pneumatic equipment
Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and other related equipment
Building maintenance including minor plumbing, welding, and general upkeep