Maintenance Technician

This position is based at our Hampton Farms location in Franklin, VA.

*A resume must be attached
for your application to be considered. Applications submitted without a resume will not be reviewed.

Essential Duties and

Description:

• Possess and maintain a valid drivers license, reliable transportation, and a working telephone
• Must be able to work in a safe manner, adhering to all safety regulations and requirements (NEC, OSHA, and FDA)
• Install, diagnose and repair AC circuits (Single and 3 phase)
• Run conduit when needed
• Troubleshoot and install VFDs and servo drives
• Diagnose and replace AC, DC, and servo
• Troubleshoot and replace PLCs. Programming preferred.
• Diagnose and repair elector pneumatic controls and circuits
• Diagnose and repair Ethernet controls
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace belts, chains, sprockets, pumps, motors
• Must be willing to come in on a call out.
• Complete assigned daily tasks using a daily checklist and/or schedule.
• Understand each piece of equipment, learn how it works
• Be able to disassemble each piece of equipment as needed per the SOP’s.
• Assist Maintenance Supervision in training new maintenance employees.
• Document all tasks completed using the Preventive Maintenance Program and Work Order System
• Clean, sanitize, and do a part and tool reconciliation after work has been completed.
• Communicate with maintenance on issues related to the facility such as daily maintenance concerns, and facility or grounds maintenance.
• Support plant operations otherwise as needed
• Any other work assigned by the maintenance manager

Job Physical Demands:

• Continuous standing in one location for long periods (2-3 hours before break)
• Lifting:
  Intermediate lifting up to 55 lbs for up to half your shift (up to 4 hours)
• Climbing :ladders, stairs, etc. –using feet and legs or hands and arms 1/3 of the time
• Stooping:
  Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
• Crouching:
  Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
• Reaching:
  Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Handling:
  Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands
• Hearing:
  Perceiving the nature of sounds by ears
• Depth Perception:
  Three‑dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances
• Color Vision:
  Ability to identify and distinguish colors

Combination of manufacturing environment along with duties that will require employee to work in a production/plant environment where physical hazards such as industrial equipment and forklifts may be present.

Health Insurance ~ Employee Assistance (EAP) ~ Teladoc ~ Life Insurance

Employee Referral Program ~ 401K Match ~ Disability ~ Tuition Assistance (TAP)

Paid Vacation and Personal Days ~ Vision ~ Paid Holidays ~ Jury Duty Leave

Dental ~ Bereavement Leave ~ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Core Values “Equip” – Environment Quality Understanding Integrity People

Application Process – This job is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference checks, education verification, pre-employment drug screening, and a criminal history check.