Maintenance 5

Case Farms, Inc.•Farmerville, LA

About The Position

The Maintenance 5 role supports manufacturing operations by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment and facilities. The position performs scheduled maintenance during production downtime, responds to production line calls, and carries out emergency repairs to minimize equipment-related downtime. It uses mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills to diagnose equipment issues, identify root causes, and complete repairs or replace parts. The role also assists with general facility maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, and infrastructure repairs. The position requires interpreting technical manuals, schematics, and work orders; reporting faulty operations, defective materials, and unusual situations to supervision; and following company policies, safety regulations, GMPs, and standard operating procedures. Employees are expected to use appropriate tools and equipment and maintain a clean, organized work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, if applicable. The work may involve standing or walking on wet, dry, greasy, or uneven surfaces; climbing ladders and stairs; exposure to extreme temperatures, noise, variable lighting, and chemicals commonly found in poultry processing; and lifting, bending, twisting, sitting, and grasping. Required personal protective equipment and safety gear must be worn and properly used.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 1 year of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting required.
Working knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical wiring, pneumatics, hydraulics, and plumbing.
Proven experience repairing heavy industrial equipment.
Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivated, with a commitment to continuous improvement and safety.
Ability to work an entire shift stationary or while walking on specified surfaces, including intervals of up to 4 hours.
Ability to climb and work from ladders and stairs as needed.
Ability to tolerate temperatures from -40°F to 100°F, varying humidity, noise levels up to 110 dB, and variable lighting conditions.
Ability to lift and move heavy equipment, including occasional lifting over 80 lbs and frequent lifting up to 25 lbs.
Ability to bend, twist, lift, sit, and grasp in various body positions, distances, and durations depending on the task.
Ability to work around chemicals commonly found in poultry processing, including peracetic acid, chlorinated water, ammonia vapors, dry ice, caustic cleaners, lubricants, and hydraulic fluids.
Must wear and properly use required personal protective equipment and safety gear.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance.
Maintenance experience in food processing.

Responsibilities

Partner with operations to support equipment troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance.
Perform scheduled maintenance tasks during production downtime to ensure optimal equipment performance.
Use mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills to troubleshoot and repair production equipment.
Diagnose equipment issues, determine root causes, and implement repairs or replace parts.
Minimize equipment-related production downtime through proactive and responsive maintenance.
Respond promptly to production line calls and perform emergency repairs during operational hours.
Interpret technical manuals, schematics, and work orders to complete maintenance tasks accurately.
Assist with general facility maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, and infrastructure repairs.
Identify and report faulty operations, defective materials, and unusual situations to supervision.
Follow company policies, safety regulations, GMPs, and standard operating procedures.
Use appropriate hand and power tools, diagnostic meters, and material handling equipment.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.