Maintenance Technician

Second (2nd) Shift Maintenance Technician LeadAlsum Farms & Produce Inc., a grower, packer, and shipper of potatoes & onions located in Friesland, WI is looking for a full-time Second (2nd) Shift Maintenance Technician Lead! As a Second (2nd) Shift Maintenance Technician Lead, you will perform the maintenance of large production machinery while maintaining records of repairs, and guide and train shift techs on efficient and correct fixes.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesPerforms preventive maintenance inspections and service on machinesAssists with the planning and preparation of training for maintenance associatesWorks with Maintenance Manager and Supervisor to plan work priorities, obtain necessary supplies, and assess skills needed to complete tasksPrioritizes tasks as they come up throughout the shiftThoroughly cleans machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessaryOils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performanceRecords and reports damaged, worn, or broken partsRequests replacement parts to order and install replacement parts for machinesIdentifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machinesRepairs broken machines quickly and efficientlyHelps guide and train shift techs on efficient and correct fixesCleans, organizes, inventories, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and suppliesCoordinates with managers and supervisors to schedule regular maintenance on machinesCollaborates with Production Manager or Maintenance Manager regarding new products being added and modifications that will be requiredMakes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with production team regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as requiredUtilizes CMMS for work performed and inventory used for tracking machine repairs and inventoryPerform other related duties as necessary or assignedWhy the Maintenance Technician position is important to Alsum Farms and Produce: Poorly maintained resources can completely stop production & operations. We need people like you to help maintain the facilities so we can provide field to fork potatoes to the dinner tables of Americans.Job DetailsJob Type: Full-timeJob Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:30pm-11:00pmWork Location: Friesland, WISalary: $30.00-$36.00 per hour depending on experienceSupplemental Pay:Monthly Tool ReimbursementCompany provided uniformsRequirementsEducation and Experience:Associate Degree or two to four years of maintenance experience in the following: Electrical wiring 3 phase 480v, Carpentry, Plumbing, heating, and ventilation, or Welding and Fabrication (proficient in Mig and Arc)Experience in a lead position preferredRequired Skills and Abilities:Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skillsWillingness to lead and set an exampleGood communication, supervisory, and leadership skillsOrganized with attention to detailKnowledge of electrical trouble shootingAbility to work in a fast-paced and stressful environmentValid state motor vehicle license with acceptable motor vehicle recordPhysical/Environmental Demands:Prolonged periods standing and walkingAble to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machineryMust be able to visually inspect machinesMust be able to lift and carry up to 100 poundsMust wear safety glasses and hearing protection in designated areasExposure to airborne particles or fumesPerform repairs at heights greater than 20 feetAbility to withstand cold and warm working conditionsAlsum BenefitsAlsum Farms & Produce offers its full-time (30 hours or more) employees:Employer contributed health planEmployer paid life insuranceVoluntary dental, life, disability, and vision insuranceOnsite fitness centerVacation and holiday payProfit sharing401(k) with company matchEmployee discountsEducational assistance programWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace