Maintenance Technician

Schedule: 2nd Shift: 5p-5a, on a 3-2 schedule

Pay: $24-$40/hr with Sign On Bonus and Night Differential for Second Shift

BrightFarms is The Place to Grow

At BrightFarms, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we don’t just want to grow great-tasting greens, we want them to do good as well: for the planet, for the health of people, and for the well-being of our employees. We give BrightFarmers the tools, training, support, and opportunities they need to do better for themselves and the world every day. Because when you do good for your people, they do good for the world. 

BrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry, transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of high-tech, sustainable hydroponic farms.  We currently operate six high-tech greenhouse farms, with three new regional greenhouse hubs opening this year.  BrightFarms' fresh lettuce options, from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits, are available in more than 4,500 retail stores across the East Coast and Midwest.

Job purpose / summary / objective

Ensures all work is carried out in a safe and orderly manner. Complies with protocols and documentation as related to OSHA and food safety. Provide technical knowledge and service, install, and maintain the electrical/mechanical needs of the plant. Performs preventive maintenance on plant equipment to keep in good running order. Troubleshoot problems, recommend, and perform mechanical repairs to minimize downtime.
Work collaboratively with Operations Team to share knowledge and contribute to a Continuous Improvement environment. Protect the company's investment in machinery and equipment by exercising proper care, skill and knowledge in the use of Company investments.

General Knowledge and Skills

• Familiarity of CMMS for completion of work orders, maintaining records of repairs, calibrations, and tests.
• Utilize technical materials such as equipment manuals, SDS, safety materials, system drawings, process, and instrument Diagrams (P&ID's), schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and maintain systems.
• Read and interpret electrical and electronic drawings, schematics, blueprints, engineering drawings and sketches to determine problems and make appropriate repairs.
• Performs all duties in compliance with plant rules and practices safety, conduct, sanitation, and good housekeeping.
• Capable of working from ladders, and scaffolding in a safe manner.
• Capable of operating Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV) (fork truck, aerial lift, etc.) Willing to be certified through Bright Farms Training
• Work efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision in a team environment.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform automated and non-automated equipment and system repairs (electrical, mechanical, plumbing).
• Perform required preventative maintenance tasks for automated and non-automated equipment.
• Diagnose cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of equipment or systems.
• Repairs or replaces defective components.
• Experienced in the use of electrical diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, amp clamps and meggers to test electrical circuits and components to locate shorts, faulty connections, defective parts and replaces or repairs to suite.
• Disassembles, replaces or repairs mechanical and electrical components.
• Must be competent to make electrical/mechanical diagnostic evaluation and prescribe corrective action.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical/mechanical problems in automated and non-automated systems.
• Installs, calibrates and repair process instruments.
• Participate in efforts to improve existing equipment and systems to reduce safety issues, improve process flow, and reduce downtime.
• Must be able to work overtime if required.
• Must be knowledgeable with basic electronic control devices.
• Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical problems are encountered.
• Assemble and maintain electrical and electronic systems according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Install and maintain electrical control systems and equipment.
• Maintain electrical, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations.
• Analyze and interpret information to resolve operating or design-related problems.
• Evaluate and utilize shop electrical drawings for sound electrical troubleshooting practice.
• Know and understand method and sequence of operations for troubleshooting and testing equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• 2-4 years of trade school, or equivalent military/work experience
• 3-5 years of experience in equipment maintenance
• Ability to work any shift, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Climb steps.
• Lift 50 pounds and maintain balance.
• Ability to perform duties in extreme varying temperatures.
• Crawl over, under and into equipment within company LOTO procedures as necessary to perform job duties.
• Work from ladders and lifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical or industrial field.
• Food or agriculture industry experience
• Training in Food Safety and Sanitation
• Knowledge of common industrial NEC and NFPA codes.
• Understanding of typical industrial electrical systems, including DC voltage and AC voltage from 24V to 480V.

Key Values & Characteristics of Candidates:

• Authentically Green. Candidates must sincerely care about leading the movement to improve the environmental impact of the food supply chain. Candidates must be passionate about creating a healthier planet, environment, and food supply. The background and experience of candidates should reflect a true passion for improving the way we feed Americans.
• Drive to Succeed. Candidates must have hunger and ambition and must get out of bed and want to strongly perform every day, internally motivated. Candidates must demand excellence and strive to achieve greatness. Candidates should have a high clock speed and imbue energy in those around them.
• Humility & Integrity. Candidates must have personal humility and must want the organization to succeed (not focusing solely on personal success). Candidates must care about people and clients and be strong team players. Candidates must possess the highest degree of integrity and must project the proper image of BrightFarms.
• Productive. Colleagues and clients should be quick to describe candidates as famous for getting things done.

Working conditions / Environment / Travel / Schedule required

Greenhouse/Outside/Coolers/Office. Maintenance will have exposure to seasonal conditions which may range from extreme heat and humidity in the summer to cold in the winter. Often Work near moving mechanical parts including in the vicinity of occasional high noise environments is required.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employees are expected to sometimes use hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequently standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing. The lifting requirements to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. The employee should have clear correctable vision at close and distance range, as well as peripheral vision to notice safety hazards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BrightFarms is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.