USA Maintenance Technician

Company Background: Farmina is nature and science in perfect harmony. Our mission is to develop the best all-natural, nutritious, and scientifically validated food that dogs and cats will love. Farmina is an innovative Pet Nutrition Company focusing on servicing dog and cat pet parents to make the best personalized nutritional decisions for their pet's well-being while providing life changing solutions along the way.

We at Farmina firmly believe in our company motto: Happy pet. Happy you.

Position Purpose

As a Maintenance Technician at our manufacturing facility, your primary purpose is to ensure the seamless operation of machinery and equipment essential to produce high-quality pet food products. Your role encompasses preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities to minimize downtime and uphold production efficiency. With a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach, you will contribute to maintaining a safe work environment while adhering to regulatory standards. Collaborating closely with the production team, your efforts will directly impact on our ability to consistently deliver nutritious and safe pet food products to our valued customers.

Requirements

• Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Additional vocational training, certification, or an associate degree in electrical maintenance or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Experience with industrial equipment, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), and motor controls is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, including motors, drives, switches, and control panels. Ability to replace associated faulty components. Knowledge of electrical codes and regulations is essential.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical issues such as gearboxes, pumps, hydraulics, belt driven equipment.
• Expertise in working with 480-volt electrical systems, including the ability to safely install, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment powered by such systems. Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations specific to 480-volt systems is essential.
• Familiarity with a variety of hand and power tools used in mechanical maintenance, such as wrenches, drills, grinders, and torque wrenches.
• Safety: Strong commitment to workplace safety practices and procedures. Understanding of lockout/tagout procedures and other safety protocols related to electrical maintenance work.
• Communication: Effective communication skills to interact with team members, supervisors, and external contractors. Ability to clearly convey technical information and provide training when necessary.
• Problem-solving: Excellent problem-solving abilities to diagnose electrical issues and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and occasional overtime, to accommodate production schedules and respond to maintenance emergencies.
• Documentation: Ability to maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs performed, parts used, and equipment inspections.
• Equipment Knowledge: Familiarity with a variety of electrical testing equipment, such as multimeters, amp meters, and insulation testers.
• Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated on advancements in electrical and mechanical maintenance technology and techniques through training and professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts tasks and activities of preventive maintenance of machinery, equipment, and installations according to the plans and instructions for preventive maintenance.
• Performs daily periodic preventive inspection of machinery, equipment, and installations, checks their correctness and work status.
• Takes care of the neatness and cleanliness of technical devices on all machines, equipment, and parts of installations (electrical cabinets, motors, valves, sensors, components, and all heat installations).
• Responds immediately to any report of failures and downtime on equipment and installations and access to tasks of eliminating downtime and failure.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including motors, drives, switches, and control panels. Ability to replace associated faulty components.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues such as gearboxes, pumps, hydraulics, belt driven equipment - replacing faulty associated equipment.
• Works in maintenance, assembly, installation.
• Handles steam boilers.
• Adheres to set hygiene standards and keeps its working environment neat and clean in accordance with the plan of cleaning and maintenance of premises and equipment.
• Monitors work processes and reports to the superior about any irregularities.
• Respects and enforces the standards, rules, procedures, and instructions of the Company and actively participates in the implementation thereof.
• Implements established measures according to regulations and acts on safety and health at work and environmental protection, fire protection and to apply the prescribed means of personal protection.
• Participates in the identification and management of non-conformities.

Benefits:

• Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits and much more.
• Company Paid Employee Only Medical Plan Option
• with Employer Matching Program
• Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Discounts

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Farmina is An Equal Opportunity Employer