Maintenance Technician - Yorkville, United States - BrightFarms Inc

BrightFarms Inc

Verified Company

Yorkville, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

BrightFarms is The Place to Grow
At BrightFarms, we're on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown.

But we don't just want to grow great-tasting greens, we want them to do good as well: for the planet, for the health of people, and for the well-being of our employees.

We give BrightFarmers the tools, training, support, and opportunities they need to do better for themselves and the world every day.

Because when you do good for your people, they do good for the world.

BrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry, transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of high-tech, sustainable hydroponic farms.

We currently operate six high-tech greenhouse farms, with three new regional greenhouse hubs opening this year.

BrightFarms' fresh lettuce options, from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits, are available in more than 4,500 retail stores across the East Coast and Midwest.

1st and 2nd Shift Available: 6am-6p and 5p-5a, on a 3-2 schedule

$24-$40/hr with Sign On Bonus and Night Differential for Second Shift

Job purpose / summary / objective
Ensures all work is carried out in a safe and orderly manner. Complies with protocols and documentation as related to OSHA and food safety. Provide technical knowledge and service, install, and maintain the electrical/mechanical needs of the plant. Performs preventive maintenance on plant equipment to keep in good running order. Troubleshoot problems, recommend, and perform mechanical repairs to minimize downtime.
Work collaboratively with Operations Team to share knowledge and contribute to a Continuous Improvement environment.

Protect the company's investment in machinery and equipment by exercising proper care, skill and knowledge in the use of Company investments.

General Knowledge and Skills

Familiarity of CMMS for completion of work orders, maintaining records of repairs, calibrations, and tests.
Utilize technical materials such as equipment manuals, SDS, safety materials, system drawings, process, and instrument Diagrams (P&ID's), schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and maintain systems.
Read and interpret electrical and electronic drawings, schematics, blueprints, engineering drawings and sketches to determine problems and make appropriate repairs.
Performs all duties in compliance with plant rules and practices safety, conduct, sanitation, and good housekeeping.
Capable of working from ladders, and scaffolding in a safe manner.
Capable of operating Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV) (fork truck, aerial lift, etc.) Willing to be certified through Bright Farms Training
Work efficiently and effectively with mínimal supervision in a team environment.

Duties/Responsibilities

Perform automated and nonautomated equipment and system repairs (electrical, mechanical, plumbing).
Perform required preventative maintenance tasks for automated and nonautomated equipment.
Diagnose cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of equipment or systems.
Repairs or replaces defective components.
Experienced in the use of electrical diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, amp clamps and meggers to test electrical circuits and components to locate shorts, faulty connections, defective parts and replaces or repairs to suite.
Disassembles, replaces or repairs mechanical and electrical components.
Must be competent to make electrical/mechanical diagnostic evaluation and prescribe corrective action.
Troubleshoots and repairs electrical/mechanical problems in automated and nonautomated systems.
Installs, calibrates and repair process instruments.
Participate in efforts to improve existing equipment and systems to reduce safety issues, improve process flow, and reduce downtime.
Must be able to work overtime if required.
Must be knowledgeable with basic electronic control devices.
Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical problems are encountered.
Assemble and maintain electrical and electronic systems according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
Install and maintain electrical control systems and equipment.
Maintain electrical, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations.
Analyze and interpret information to resolve operating or designrelated problems.
Evaluate and utilize shop electrical drawings for sound electrical troubleshooting practice.
Know and understand method and sequence of operations for troubleshooting and testing equipment.