Aviagen · 3 months ago
Farm Maintenance Technician
Pleasant Hope, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAviagen is looking for a Farm Maintenance Technician position for our operations. This role is responsible for keeping facilities operating efficiently, repairing any problems, and performing preventive maintenance on buildings, structures, and grounds as needed.
BiotechnologyHealth Diagnostics
Responsibilities
Perform basic mechanical repairs at our buildings including plumbing, lighting, heating, air conditioning, etc
Check, install, and repair equipment, which includes, chain feed systems, line auger feed systems, Rotem controllers, watering systems, ventilation systems, generators, wells and septic systems
Other duties include: repairing wooden structures, working with chicken wire, replacing electrical and plumbing fixtures, cutting Plexiglas to fit aluminum frames, routine maintenance on buildings, greasing equipment, checking to ensure equipment is operating properly and repairing if needed, working with PVC waterline and fittings, installing cat6 wiring
Qualification
Required
Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, flooring, masonry, electrical, welding, roofing, machinery, mechanics, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
Must be able to use basic hand tools
Must be able to read, understand, and follow task specific instructions, such as Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
Must have own tools including a basic socket set, wrenches, skill saw, grinder, drill, sawzall, volt meter, level, and tape measure
Must be a team player with strong verbal skills and a positive attitude
A person in this position is expected to walk/stand for extended periods
Ability to use measuring tools and measure precisely for cutting with power and/or hand tools
Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain, such as rough ground and floors with shavings
Frequently carry/lift objects and equipment weighting up to 40 lbs., including lumber and metal building materials
Ability to perform repetitive tasks that require hand/wrist dexterity
Ability to work from aerial lift w/fall restraint system at around 20 ft
Must be able to safely pick up materials stored at ground level
Must be able to apply 50 lbs. of force to push carts
Must be able to frequently kneel/squat
Must be capable of performing tasks squatting at floor level or on knees
Must be able to conduct repetitive tasks
Must be able to use both fixed and portable ladders (step and/or extension ladders)
Utilize a variety of tools, including, but not limited to, drills, hammers, saws, metal grinders, blowtorches, and welders. Tools used mainly consist of power tools, but some hand tools are also used
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment for identified tasks, such as ear muffs, ear plugs, safety glasses, welding helmets, work gloves, work boots, harness, etc
Ability to drive maintenance van to and from work sites
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Teladoc
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability coverage
Company observed paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year
Company
Aviagen
Aviagen – Breeding Success Together Aviagen® is more than just a leading poultry breeding company.
Founded in 1992
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2009-08-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Amanda Williams
Sr HR Business Partner
Cindy Cox, SHRM-SCP
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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