
PIPESTONE
Visa Sponsored Farm Maintenance Tech
Objective: Complete general maintenance and repairs as directed. Timely and quality work and respect to the facilities while working.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ensure execution of maintenance procedures to achieve maximum productivity and meet deadlines.
- Contribute to the improvement of facilities and reduced total cost.
- Provide timely and accurate work order information to Production Staff, Repair and Maintenance Lead and Administration regarding maintenance progress or challenges.
- Ensure care and proper use of company assets, including vehicles, tools and equipment.
- Understand and ensure application of biosecurity protocols.
- Ensure safety requirements are met and safe practices are exercised.
- Install, inspect, repair, and maintain the electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other related systems at all locations (farms)
- Determine material, equipment, and supplies needed to accomplish maintenance functions of your region and order from vendors as needed.
- Demonstrate strict adherence to company policies and confidentiality.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist with maintenance projects at sow farms as needed.
- Complete projects as assigned by team lead.
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelors of Science Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering or in any related field.
Experience: No Experience Required
1+ Years Livestock Experience with High School Diploma Preferred
Training: My Pipestone New Hire Courses
- Introduction
- Animal Welfare
- Biosecurity
- Employee Handbook
- Safety
Additional Position Related My Pipestone Assigned
Monthly Animal Welfare, Biosecurity and Safety Topics
Annual Safety Refresher Training
Work Environment: Agricultural swine environment in rural area
Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas
Physical Requirements: Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling
Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
Ability to communicate effectively and wiliness to learn English
Additional Requirements: Must have reliable method of transportation to get to work
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