Maintenance Tech, Accelerator Farms

Your Role

The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in the success of Vital Farms' Accelerator Farms operations.

Reporting to the Maintenance and Facilities Manager, the Maintenance Technician will be part of the maintenance staff that maintains egg packing equipment, ventilation systems, feed and water systems, manure systems, general building upkeep, on farm machinery and electrical/mechanical systems.

This will be accomplished through customer service, asset care, troubleshooting, failure analysis, continuous improvement, reactive repairs, preventive and predictive maintenance.

• Responsible for maintenance on farm/farms in a designated area
• Ensure proper operation and repair of all mechanical and electrical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements and work orders on farm equipment; including layer equipment, electrical equipment, and facilities equipment, by: troubleshooting, repairing, replacement, by following diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, maintenance manuals, manufacturer's instructions, engineering specifications; and also, at times, the Internet
• Follow all LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) safety procedures, including Non-Routine task documentation
• Perform formal failure analysis as needed (5 Whys/ RCA) for breakdowns
• Locate sources of problems by troubleshooting and observing mechanical and electrical devices in operation; listening for problems; and by using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Safely remove defective parts by dismantling devices using proper hand and power tools while examining parts for wear and defects
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, test instruments, and power tools
• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic equipment by safely using proper testing equipment and procedures. May deal with low voltage and high voltage electrical equipment (120-480vac, 12-48vdc)
• Operate heavy machinery in enclosed spaces safely
• Follow all Bio-security protocols
• Minimize downtime through critical customer service and attention to detail, and by informing/training production crew members of the proper use and operation of the equipment
• Maintain equipment, parts, and material inventories by identifying critical spare parts, checking stock to determine inventory levels; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders, and by verifying receipt
• Provide mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests from crew members
• Assist the maintenance team with the development of Preventative Maintenance procedures
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge by attending training workshops; reviewing technical publications; studying user and maintenance manuals and establishing personal networks with contractors, vendors, and manufacture technicians
• Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuous improvement
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Contribute to the team with a positive attitude and desire to learn. Always willing to assist with all duties assigned to them or not
• Assist Farm Associates with Barn Cleanouts/ and other tasks as needed

• Associate's degree and/or certifications in maintenance field preferred
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred
• Located within commutable distance (approx. 45 mins) to assigned farm(s) in Southern Indiana
• Ability to travel 10% for company events, team meetings and other business needs
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary to support farm emergencies
• Mechanical and Electrical skills
  - Comfortable using hand and power tools to perform mechanical and electrical repairs on a variety of industrial machines, including dealing with 24-489vac, 24-48vdc, PCs, VFDs, and PLCs
• Troubleshooting
  - Ability to follow steps to isolate and address mechanical issues
• Troubleshooting
  - Can read electrical schematics
• Physical stamina and dexterity
  - Need to be dexterous enough to maneuver around large pieces of machinery and should have the physical stamina needed to spend long shifts…