Maintenance Technician

This position is based at our Hampton Farms location in Franklin, VA.

*A resume must be attached for your application to be considered. Applications submitted without a resume will not be reviewed.

Essential Duties and Description:

  • Possess and maintain a valid drivers license, reliable transportation, and a working telephone
  • Must be able to work in a safe manner, adhering to all safety regulations and requirements (NEC, OSHA, and FDA)
  • Install, diagnose and repair AC circuits (Single and 3 phase)
  • Run conduit when needed
  • Troubleshoot and install VFDs and servo drives
  • Diagnose and replace AC, DC, and servo
  • Troubleshoot and replace PLCs. Programming preferred.
  • Diagnose and repair elector pneumatic controls and circuits
  • Diagnose and repair Ethernet controls
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and replace belts, chains, sprockets, pumps, motors
  • Must be willing to come in on a call out.
  • Complete assigned daily tasks using a daily checklist and/or schedule.
  • Understand each piece of equipment, learn how it works
  • Be able to disassemble each piece of equipment as needed per the SOP’s.
  • Assist Maintenance Supervision in training new maintenance employees.
  • Document all tasks completed using the Preventive Maintenance Program and Work Order System
  • Clean, sanitize, and do a part and tool reconciliation after work has been completed.
  • Communicate with maintenance on issues related to the facility such as daily maintenance concerns, and facility or grounds maintenance.
  • Support plant operations otherwise as needed
  • Any other work assigned by the maintenance manager

Job Physical Demands:

  • Continuous standing in one location for long periods (2-3 hours before break)
  • Lifting: Intermediate lifting up to 55 lbs for up to half your shift (up to 4 hours)
  • Climbing :ladders, stairs, etc. –using feet and legs or hands and arms 1/3 of the time
  • Stooping:  Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
  • Crouching:  Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
  • Reaching:  Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
  • Handling:  Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands
  • Hearing:  Perceiving the nature of sounds by ears
  • Depth Perception:  Three‑dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances
  • Color Vision:  Ability to identify and distinguish colors

Work Environment

Combination of manufacturing environment along with duties that will require employee to work in a production/plant environment where physical hazards such as industrial equipment and forklifts may be present.

Benefits

Health Insurance ~ Employee Assistance (EAP) ~ Teladoc ~ Life Insurance

Employee Referral Program ~ 401K Match ~ Disability ~ Tuition Assistance (TAP)

Paid Vacation and Personal Days ~ Vision ~ Paid Holidays ~ Jury Duty Leave

Dental ~ Bereavement Leave ~ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Core Values “Equip” – Environment Quality Understanding Integrity People

Application Process – This job is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference checks, education verification, pre-employment drug screening, and a criminal history check.

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

For Additional Information Visit:  www.hamptonfarms.com