Maintenance Technician 2

About the company

Our founders, food industry veterans Mike and Tisha, aim to improve food quality by creating a new kind of farm. This farm grows up to 300 times more food than an open-field farm on a smaller footprint, using renewable energy, 95% less water, and delivering food within 48 hours. 80 Acres Farms operates commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, and Georgia, along with research and development farms in Arkansas and The Hague, Netherlands. All farms utilize advanced technology and analytics developed by Infinite Acres. Our branded salads, microgreens, herbs, and tomatoes are available at major retailers and food service distributors across the U.S.

Position overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player with strong collaboration skills, who promotes a positive team atmosphere, applies root cause analysis principles, and supports process improvements in our fast-paced culture.

Key responsibilities and duties

• Advanced troubleshooting of mechanical systems and sub-systems
• Advanced electrical troubleshooting of equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks
• Ownership of a functional process area
• Mentoring and training of less experienced maintenance staff
• Follow all safety and food safety requirements, PPE, LOTO, while maintaining a safe work environment
• Provide feedback to Planner on preventative maintenance tasks and schedules
• Perform daily facility walkthroughs and inspections
• Utilize CMMS to open/close work orders, schedule PMs, create work orders, etc., to meet workflow and compliance KPIs
• On-call availability for off-hour critical failures
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with everyone in the organization
• Maintain tools, supplies, and clean organized work areas
• Operate powered industrial equipment: scissor lifts, forklifts, powered stackers, etc.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred
• Proficiency with electrical: reading schematics, utilizing volt/ohm meter, etc. (120, 240, 480VAC, 24VDC)
• Some HVAC/Hydronic experience preferred
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot control components, inputs/outputs, PLCs, HMIs, pumps, motors, plumbing, heat exchangers, photoeyes, servo drives, proximity sensors, VFDs, flow control, timers, etc.
• Safe operation of warehouse equipment such as scissor and fork lifts
• Personal Protective Equipment, LOTO, confined space, arc flash, and safety compliance
• Regularly lift, bend, stretch, crawl, utilize manual dexterity, navigate ladders/catwalks, stand and/or walk for long periods of time without limitation
• Lift 75 lbs unassisted
• Follow all company policies, procedures, safety, and food safety guidelines
• Flexible working hours, willing to work scheduled, unscheduled, and on-call overtime
• Work in non-climate and cold environments, that may be noisy and/or have low lighting

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one of employment
• Minimum two weeks paid vacation
• One week paid health & wellness time
• 10 paid holidays
• Parental leave
• 401k with up to 4% Company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance

Hiring practices

Statistics show that underrepresented communities don’t apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Don’t worry if you think you can’t check every box on the list; we’ll provide all the on-the-job training you need.

About 80 Acres Farms

80 Acres Farms is an equal opportunity employer. You’re defined by more than just your job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions, your take on the world, and everything else that makes you unique. We strive to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work.

E-Verify participation

80 Acres Farms participates in E-Verify. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon you providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics.