Maintenance Technician II

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Production Full Time Associate Corfu, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $28.00 To $30.00 Hourly

The Maintenance Technician II is the maintenance position for those who are familiar with Kreher facilities, machinery and equipment, and who have strong enough maintenance experience to conduct their work with limited supervision. They are responsible for maintaining and repairing facilities and equipment according to instructions and pre-established guidelines, while ensuring safety, efficiency, and productivity within the individual departments. The Maintenance Technician II may also train Maintenance Technician I employees.

Strategic and tactical work for which this position is accountable:

It is the responsibility of the Maintenance Technician IItowork in a limited supervised manner, to:

• Complete maintenance tasks assigned by the manager, or through the Maintenance Activity App.
• Use experience and judgement to respond to maintenance requests for equipment repairs ensuring maintenance is provided with a sense of urgency throughout the farm.
• Visually inspect equipment to avoid problems that may cause future injury to equipment operators.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on equipment that is being repaired, and communicate work completed to manager.
• Accurately complete required documentation.
• Maintain shop area and equipment used for repairs.
• Look for opportunities to eliminate re-work, waste, etc., and inform manager of potential hazards.
• Ensure personal and departmental job tasks and work orders are prioritized and completed efficiently and within the required time.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to avoid accidents.
• Assist Maintenance Manager or Director as requested.
• Maintain two-way communication with manager and team members.
• Train less experienced Maintenance Technicians as requested; share knowledge with other Maintenance Technicians to help troubleshoot problems.
• Continuously develop knowledge and skills of best practices for equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Train within department, cross train in different areas, etc. as needed.
• Look for opportunities to improve safety, prevent accidents, and help make Kreher Family Farms a safe place to work.
• Reflect a dedicated and reliable commitment to serving the customer, including on call 24/7 via phone.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

• General knowledge of operational principles of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic devices as well as basic carpentry.
• General skills to repair or assist in repairing equipment and facilities on the farm.
• Welding skills are a plus.
• Ability to exercise a degree of creativity in problem solving, and ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and willingness to train less experienced maintenance technicians.

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in related technical field is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the maintenance field or related area.

This position is physically active and requires regular movement throughout agricultural production and operational areas, including animal facilities, processing areas, crop fields, warehouses, shops, and other farm operation areas.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will:

• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, squat, climb, and work in a variety of positions for…