Junior Maintenance Technician

This position is based at our Hampton Farms location in Portales, NM.

Working in conjunction with the Maintenance Manager, effectively manage all maintenance functions and personnel related to the operation of the Hampton Farms production facility. The Junior Maintenance Technician of Hampton Farms is involved in the manufacture of food products intended for the consumer. The Junior Maintenance Technician provides a critical position in Hampton Farms food quality and safety for producing our peanut products.

Being a producer of peanuts and peanut products, the Junior Maintenance Technician is aware of risks involved with regards to maintaining Hampton Farms quality standards, proper packaging, proper labeling, all receiving, and shipments are properly inspected and all documentation is correct and accurate. Primary responsibilities include the repair and maintenance of equipment and the facility along with minimizing downtime and preventing down time through Hampton Farm’s Preventative Maintenance program.

The Junior Maintenance Technician is trained in various areas pertaining to the job required. The Junior Maintenance Technician must maintain a clean and sanitary environment and must be familiar with the activity on the production floor to react if a crisis arises.

From $18.00 per hour

• Job functions and job duties will be primarily driven by work order requests. Responsibilities will include communicating problems; providing maintenance and repair services as directed; providing day and night time coverage for emergency duties; and accurately recording and submitting time-keeping and work order related paperwork.
• Partnering with other Hampton Farms team members in being committed to delivering the best possible experience to our customers and employees in support of our mission, vision, and values.
• Assist Plant Manager in scheduling work and determining needs for equipment and supplies.
• Perform various refrigeration, plumbing and heating-related duties; cut, thread, assemble and lay pipe; assist in the purchase, installation, repair and maintenance of various plumbing, heating, and air conditioning fixtures, perform welding and metal fabrication; diagnose and repair electrical systems for roasting, packaging, and all other equipment associated with the process.
• Assist in the purchase, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring throughout the facility; perform troubleshooting to repair or replace dryer/roaster fans and motors.
• Estimate cost of labor and materials for work orders; obtain competitive prices for equipment and supplies needed by the facility.
• Assure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and requirements.
• Operate a variety of equipment and machines including saws, drill presses and various hand and power tools to perform repair and maintenance work; maintain tools and equipment safe, clean, and proper working condition per operating manual.
• Perform a variety of skilled building maintenance including repairs to doors, windows, roofs, and other building parts.
• Perform skilled maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment; test and replace circuits; coordinate emergency repairs and large complex projects; troubleshot and correct defective systems; welding; perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Maintain various records related to labor, materials, and work orders.
• Purchases approved tools, equipment, and materials through Purchase Orders. Knowledge and understanding of the Net Suite program.
• Operate forklifts to pick up and deliver equipment and supplies.
• If forklift certified, will operate, and maintain preventively production vehicles and equipment, including daily forklift checklist. Will be Hampton Farms licensed forklift operator if applicable.
• Monitor/Maintain all equipment within the facility (inside and outside)
• Ensure all machines are up to date on preventative maintenance programs per operating manual
• Enter work into Maintenance Connect (Maintenance Program)
• Daily checks of equipment, if needed.
• Engage in measure…