Facility Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Responsible for monitoring and assisting and/or repairing all facility processing equipment along with the building’s mechanical systems. Identify potential maintenance problems and make necessary repairs with minimal assistance from outside contractors. Follow a preventative maintenance program. Respond to emergency equipment alarms during and after hours. Perform on call walk through on nonproduction days.

This is a unique position requiring a dedicated, dependable person with versatility and flexibility, along with a gauntlet of job skills. The job duties listed are only a guideline and not limited to other responsibilities that may arise. The maintenance technician reports to the location Manager daily. Starts at least 30 minutes prior to production line start time and works until necessary work is completed for the day, along with on-call rotation and weekend hours when required.

We offer competitive wages. Salary will commensurate with experience.

Duties

1. The smooth operation of the Production Line and Incubation is Number 1 priority. Make sure all lines and equipment are and remain functioning properly throughout the workday.

2. Inspects mechanical and electrical rooms daily by recording appropriate readings, fixing problems and reporting any abnormalities. Monitor generator when in operation. Clean mechanical and electrical rooms as needed.

3. Inspects chillers and cold water circulating system daily by recording appropriate readings, fix problems, reporting any abnormalities, and cleaning of condenser coils a needed.

4. Visually checks all incubators daily and periodically throughout the day using the Hatchcom System. Fixing problems, respond to any machine alarms,1. reporting any abnormalities. Fixing incubator racks, tun failures, daily calibration of incubators, and hot room maintenance.

5. Perform installation of electric appliance through mounting of control boxes, associated hardware, pulling necessary wire, make final connections and thorough testing of finished installation.

6. Perform the service of operational and process equipment through the replacement of necessary filters, bearings, belts, cleaning of vital components, greasing of bearings, making required adjustments, testing of equipment, and reporting any abnormalities.

7. Perform installation and/or repair of plumbing fixtures by taking measurements, cutting of pipe (PVC, CPVC, or Copper), cleaning of pipe and/or fittings, and connecting with glue, solder, or shark bite.

8. Perform the service of HVAC systems located throughout the facility by changing filters, tightening belts, lubricating and cleaning appropriate components. Check HVAC systems and room conditions daily and report abnormalities.

9. Assist with shipping/receiving of eggs, supplies, materials, and parts by loading/unloading, organizing, inventorying, and documentation.

10. Assist with setting eggs into incubators, relieving production personnel for breaks, and filling in for absenteeism.

11. Snow and ice removal from walkways and parking lot as needed.

12. Grounds maintenance to include lawn care as needed.

13. Flexibility to assist in maintenance duties at other Hy-Line NA locations.

14. Perform other job duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Must have reading, writing, arithmetic and basic computer skills. Be able to lift 80lbs., not be afraid of heights. Possess a basic electrical background along with experience in painting, plumbing, HVAC, pneumatics and mechanical repairs. Possess the ability to use a tape measure, hand tools, power tools, and volt/amp meter along with other test meters. Must be dependable, neat, organized, clean (reference to biosecurity), responsible, and adhere to all of Hy-Line North America’s rules and regulations as set forth in the company handbook. Must effectively communicate with managers, follow instructions and work with fellow team members. Must be aware of hazards and all safety protocols, particularly in relationship to Hy-Line’s Lock-out/Tag-out program and Personal Protective Equipment Guidelines. Must understand how an incubation facility operates and the functions of process equipment. Perform rotational on call duties. Possess a class C driver’s license and be able to respond to an emergency equipment alarm within 30 minutes or less.