The Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems and evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to improve availability, capability and yield. This role performs equipment failure analyses, troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems, and prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures.
You Will Review production schedules by farm, systems in place, process and workflows, computer programs, and other information to understand activities that take place in farms and how they are performed by staffCreate and implement action plans to ensure the achievement of the maintenance department on a weekly, monthly and annual basisAssist in the development of, as well as deliver, the agreed upon budget area of responsibility which includes: Ordering parts and supplies; Maintaining inventory levels of commonly used parts and supplies; and Assisting with CapEx projectsMaintain record keeping within all software platforms to ensure records are fully updated on a weekly basisProvides technical maintenance support and guidance to employees and farm management, including but not limited to:Assembly and installation of feedersAssist with a complete demolition and renovation of required barns Assist in the replacing full tin roofs on the barnsParticipate in a full renovation of finisher penning, which will include removing existing penning and replacing with newReplace current pvc feed line with stainless steel feed lineResponsible for seasonal rodent control through maintaining an established bait station protocolDevelop control systems to decrease resource waste due to systems malfunctions including feed and waterAccountable for weed management, including operating spraying tools and equipment to apply herbicide around complexResponsible for snow removal with heavy machinery if inclement weather arises due to late springs or early wintersSafely and effectively operate small hand tools and hand power tools. Safely and effectively operate farm machinery such as ATV’s, Skid Steers, or Tractors with various attachments for but not limited to renovation projects, mowing, roof repairs, or general groundskeeping tasks. Candidate must also be able to help maintain equipment before, during, and after useUses judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problemsImplement emergency response programs to farm system malfunctions and train staff to identify emergencies and response appropriatelyEffective communication with teammates and supervisors in order to effectively achieve goalsEnsure adherence to the Company’s animal care policies and procedures including: providing a physical environment that meets the animal’s needs, providing access to adequate water and high quality feed, providing humane treatment of the animals, providing identification and appropriate treatment of animals in need of health care and following the guidelines for euthanasiaEnsure area of responsibility is accomplishing the following: Adherence to the Company’s Safety Program requirements and guidelines; Adhere to biosecurity protocols; Adherence to environmental laws and procedures; Compliance of all company policies, procedures and guidelines; Willingness to change plans as needed; Cleanliness and sanitation of the farm; and Compliance with all environmental laws and procedures Requirements A university degree in a relevant maintenance discipline, including but not limited to Agro-Industrial Engineering, Agronomy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Sustainable Development and Engineering Bachelor degrees under the Engineer and Agriculturist professionsA minimum of one year of maintenance experience working in an agriculture or manufacturing facilityMust shower in and out of the facility daily Must work outside of normal business hours, including weekend, evening, holidays and emergency situations as needed Business OverviewGenus strives to provide beef, dairy and pork producers with superior breeding stock to enable the production of affordable and nutritious animal protein for consumers. PIC is the swine division with a mission to pioneer animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.
PIC currently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers. We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe. We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Benefits OverviewGenus offers competitive benefits plans including multiple medical choices, dental & vision coverage and a 401k retirement plan with a competitive company match. We also offer innovative benefits such as 12 weeks of paid parental leave and a company stock purchase plan. We are constantly evaluating our offerings to ensure we stay competitive.
Equal Employment OpportunitiesGenus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Recruitment Fraud WarningGenus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.
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