Alsum Farms & Produce Inc., a grower, packer, and shipper of potatoes & onions located in Friesland, WI is looking for a full-time Second (2nd) Shift Maintenance Technician Lead! As a Second (2nd) Shift Maintenance Technician Lead, you will perform the maintenance of large production machinery while maintaining records of repairs, and guide and train shift techs on efficient and correct fixes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines
• Assists with the planning and preparation of training for maintenance associates
• Work with Maintenance Manager and Supervisor to plan work priorities, obtain necessary supplies, and assess skills needed to complete tasks
• Prioritize tasks as they come up throughout the shift
• Thoroughly cleans machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts
• Requests replacement parts to order and install replacement parts for machines
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently
• Helps guide and train shift techs on efficient and correct fixes
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies
• Coordinates with managers and supervisors to schedule regular maintenance on machines
• Collaborates with Production Manager or Maintenance Manager regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required
• Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with production team regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required
• Utilizes CMMS for work performed and inventory used for tracking machine repairs and inventory
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

Why the Maintenance Technician position is important to Alsum Farms and Produce: Poorly maintained resources can completely stop production & operations. We need people like you to help maintain the facilities so we can provide field to fork potatoes to the dinner tables of Americans.

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Job Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:30pm-11:00pm

Work Location: Friesland, WI

Salary: $30.00-$36.00 per hour depending on experience

Supplemental Pay:

• Monthly Tool Reimbursement
• Company provided uniforms

Education and Experience:

• Associate Degree or two to four years of maintenance experience in the following: Electrical wiring 3 phase 480v, Carpentry, Plumbing, heating, and ventilation, or Welding and Fabrication (proficient in Mig and Arc)
• Experience in a lead position preferred

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills
• Willingness to lead and set an example
• Good communication, supervisory, and leadership skills
• Organized with attention to detail
• Knowledge of electrical trouble shooting
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment
• Valid state motor vehicle license with acceptable motor vehicle record

Physical/Environmental Demands:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
• Must be able to visually inspect machines
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Must wear safety glasses and hearing protection in designated areas
• Exposure to airborne particles or fumes
• Perform repairs at heights greater than 20 feet
• Ability to withstand cold and warm working conditions

Alsum Benefits

Alsum Farms & Produce offers its full-time (30 hours or more) employees:

• Employer contributed health plan
• Employer paid life insurance
• Voluntary dental, life, disability, and vision insurance
• Onsite fitness center
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discounts
• Educational assistance program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace