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Hampton Farms · 2 months ago

Senior Maintenance Technician (5 PM - 5 AM)

Portales, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$26/hr - $26/hr

2+ years exp

Hampton Farms is a producer of peanuts and peanut products, seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to manage maintenance functions at their production facility. The role involves ensuring food quality and safety, performing equipment repairs, and maintaining a clean working environment.

AgricultureFood and Beverage

Responsibilities

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 of improvement and development of a workable preventative maintenance program

Communication to Maintenance Manager if a problem arises

Make sure all machines are properly started and stopped to minimize maintenance and down time

Make sure all trash is removed daily and at the end of the shift

Position requires standing for up to eight hours or more and lifting weights up to 50 pounds at times

Be able to work in extreme environmental changes such as weather

Motivate staff to make an effective and efficient team

Monitor and enforce all company policies giving direction to employees

Operate lift trucks and boom lifts

Be on call according to schedule

Perform other duties as assigned

Attend and actively participate in weekly management meetings

Qualification

Electrical systems repairWeldingMetal fabricationPlumbingHVACPreventative maintenanceForklift operationMicrosoft Office proficiencyHACCP Standards knowledgeSafety practicesSanitation proceduresRecord-keepingBilingual (Spanish)Communication skillsProblem solvingTeam collaboration