Projects Maintenance Engineer

Location: Pittsfield

Duties & Functions:

* Perform installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.

* Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.

* Confer with maintenance project engineers and management to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information. Provide technical customer service on farm to reduce disruption to day-to-day operations.

* Direct the installation, operation, maintenance, or repair of equipment, such as heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or water systems.

* Diagnose and provide plausible solutions for electrical, ventilation, and other facility challenges that arise throughout the facility.

* Establish or coordinate the maintenance or safety procedures, service schedule, or supply of materials required to maintain machines or equipment in the prescribed condition.

* Collaborate and closely align with farm manager and staff to deliver best in class quality products and workmanship.

* Promote safe work habits and maintain a safe working environment.

* Manage the work order system, prioritizing open work orders to resolve the most important issues first but not losing track of lesser priority issues.

* Perform day-to-day production activities as needed.

* Comply with Animal Care standards and adhere to principles contained within the Core Values and the Animal Care Stakeholder Commitment Statement.

Position

Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

Bachelors degree required

Major(s):
Mechanical Engineering, Welding, Construction, Electrical, or similar areas of study

Minimum Years of

Experience:

Minimum of 1-2 years of mechanical equipment repair and/or maintenance experience, preferably within the swine industry. 2-3 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelors Degree.

License or Certification:
Must have a clean driving record

Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

* Electrical, plumbing, and ventilation systems

* Microsoft Office Suite

* Fuse boxes and electrical testing equipment

* Operating and servicing equipment, i.e. tractors, skidders, grinders and ATV's

* Machinery and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance

Skilled In:

* Uncompromising commitment to customer service

* Adaptation to new and changing technology

* General computing and the ability to manage workload through mobile handheld devices.

* Clear and concise written and verbal communications

* Strong interpersonal relations

* Cross divisional communication and relationship building

* Welding and Fabricating

* General Carpentry

Ability to:

* Work independently, as well as part of a team

* Follow verbal ritten instructions

* Willingness to learn new skills

* Work on rotating weekend shifts 24-7 on call

* Execute mechanical repairs on (but not limited to) feed motors, gearboxes, fan motors, belts and bearings, feed line augers, boar bots and mortality removal equipment.

* Work overhead while standing on a ladder

Physical Demands:

Climbing: 20% - 40%

Crawling/Stooping: 20% - 40%

Hearing:
Over 70%

Heavy Lifting: 20% - 40% Up to 60 Lbs

Manual Dexterity: 20% - 40%

Pushing/Pulling: 20% - 40%

Speaking:
Over 70%

Standing:
Over 70%

Visual:
Over 70%

Walking:
Over 70%

Compensation and Benefits:

Targeted pay range of $19.95 - $29.94 USD per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

* Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.

* Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.

* Group rate vision benefits.

* Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.

* Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.

* A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.

* A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.

* Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.