JOB DESCRIPTION

The Maintenance Mechanic level 1 will be responsible for performing routine maintenance, repairs, and installations on various equipment and machinery in the shop and in the field while keeping a high regard for employee safety. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of mechanical knowledge and the ability to work with electrical systems. Additionally, some fabrication experience is required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform uptime and downtime inspections, lubrications, and preventative maintenance in harvest machines, tractors, trailers,
• Perform DOT inspections according to regulations specified by FMVCSA, truck trailers and buses.
• Troubleshoot and perform corrective work on all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Identify and execute improvements on equipment, documentation, work systems, and processes
• Provide training and development to operators and other maintenance personnel
• Research system and component specifications using equipment manuals, schematics, parts breakdowns, online information, and vendor communication
• Dismantle and reassemble complex pieces of machinery in an efficient, precise and reliable manner
• Operates cutting, welding, and various other fabrication equipment to cut, form, and/or join materials
• Creates/modifies work orders and documents details of work performed
• Submits parts requests
• Escalate technical, procedural, and personnel related issues to direct lead or supervisor as necessary
• Work with moral integrity on a consistent basis
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Performs other assigned duties and projects
• Ability to Cross train on other duties to assist the rest of the staff as needed
• Other tasks might be assigned

SKILL / QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High School/GED is preferred but not required.
• 3 years’ experience as journey level industrial mechanical engineering technician, preferably in agriculture or food manufacturing environment.
• 2 years’ welding experience; fabrication skills preferred but not required.
• Must be able to climb on to harvest trailers, low boy trailers, tractors and other equipment.
• Must be able to work independently without direct supervision.
• Demonstrated oral and written English communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
• Ability to drive a company vehicle and be insurable work extended hours, weekends, and any assigned shifts.
• Self-motivated
• Ability to manage priorities, workflow, and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Ability to perform the physical labor necessary to work outdoors in heat or cold and wet environments.
• Must be able to bend, crawl, work under and over equipment lift heavy parts
• Must have a full knowledge of the use of electrical tools such as tester, multimeter, ammeters
• Must be able to read and write in English and Spanish.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. throughout the work shift.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to work while walking on uneven ground or during wet, slippery or under muddy conditions.
• Must be able to safely utilize the required personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to perform duties that require fine dexterity.
• Must be able to follow instructions and abide to all company policies and procedures including but not limited to general safety policies, food safety policies, good agricultural practices, labor relations policies which include sexual harassment, discrimination, and bullying.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English and Spanish.
• Must be familiar with basic technology such as smart phones, tablets, portable computers or other handheld devices.

WORK ENVIROMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, uneven, muddy walking surfaces and outside weather conditions which may include temperature below 50°F or temperature above 90°F. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, climb and use hands and arms to finger, handle, squeeze, feel and reach. The employee must be able to lift, carry and push up to 60 pounds.

Nothing in this job description restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibility to this job at any time.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYER
The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other factor that may be protected by law. This policy extends to all employees and includes all aspects of the employment relationship.

I acknowledge that I have reviewed the job description and the physical qualifications, and I confirm that I am able to perform the duties as described. I understand that the falsification, misrepresentation, or omission of the facts on any required document submitted may be cause for denial of employment or immediate termination, regardless of when or how discovered.