Building Maintenance Worker

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines


• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary


• Lubricates machines to ensure effective performance


• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts to be ordered


• Installs replacement parts for machines


• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines


• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently


• Use of CMMS for documenting work performed


• Maintains a clean, organized, store room, and maintains shop areas, tools, and supplies


• Coordinates with manager to schedule regular maintenance on machines


• Collaborates with Maintenance manager regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required


• Makes necessary modifications and testing equipment; confers with production manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required


• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

Education and Experience:

• Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required.

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: Second (2nd) Shift - 2:30pm-11:00pm or 3:00pm-11:30pm

Salary: $23.90-$32.30 per hour depending on experience

Work Location: Friesland, WI

Travel Requirements: None

Supplemental Pay:

• Quarterly Attendance Bonus


• Annual Tool Reimbursement


• Company-provided uniforms

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills


• Works well independently and with others


• Good communication skills


• Organized with attention to detail


• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment


• Valid state motor vehicle license with acceptable motor vehicle record


• Self-motivated and able to function as part of a team


• Ability to utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software


• Ability to utilize Human Resource Information System (HRIS) software

Physical and 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 climb ladders when needed


• 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

Compensation details: 23.9-32.3 Hourly Wage

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