Shenandoah Valley Organic, LLC
Pay: $24-$44/hr
Shift: Full time
[Source: Workday]
Who We Are and What We Do Farmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Industrial Maintenance Technician Job Description Job Details Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician Department: Maintenance Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: On Plant / Assigned Location(s) Work Arrangement: On-Site Shift / Schedule: Full-time Travel Requirements: Less than 10% Employment Type: Full-time Role Overview / Purpose and Scope The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing daily maintenance tasks, preventative maintenance, repairs, equipment adjustments, installations, and special projects that support Farmer Focus’s production and business operations. This role helps ensure machinery and equipment operate safely, efficiently, and reliably within the poultry processing environment. The Industrial Maintenance Technician plays an important role in reducing downtime, maintaining equipment performance, supporting production continuity, and helping create a safe, clean, and well-maintained work environment. This position requires strong mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work independently and respond to emergency maintenance needs. Key Responsibilities Perform routine preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment to support smooth business and production operations. Repair, install, adjust, and maintain machinery and equipment throughout the processing plant. Perform parts replacement, routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, and special projects as assigned. Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs. Examine parts for defects, including breakage, excessive wear, or other signs of malfunction. Repair or replace broken, defective, or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment. Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery. Reassemble equipment following inspections, testing, maintenance, or repairs. Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools to precision instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices. Perform work in all departments of the processing plant environment, including areas with cold, damp, wet, or changing conditions. Provide a means of notification and communication during non-working hours for emergency maintenance needs. Respond to emergency call-ins within 30 minutes as required. Ensure the shop and surrounding areas are kept clean by removing debris from work areas, work benches, and break rooms. Support a safe work environment by identifying and eliminating unsafe acts or conditions. Apply maintenance skills in cutting and welding, hydraulics, filter systems, pipe fitting/plumbing, shop equipment operation, sheet metal fabrication, pneumatics, electrical wiring, and motors. Organize tasks to be performed and, when needed, monitor or oversee the quality of work being completed. Perform other responsibilities as needed to support Farmer Focus business objectives. Compensation Compensation Range: $24.00 - $43.75 an hour Additional Compensation: Potential for incentive-based compensation. 2nd shift will receive hourly shift differential. The posted compensation range for this role should reflect the minimum and maximum amount Farmer Focus in good faith expects to pay at the time of posting, based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, market data, and the budgeted amount available for the position. Benefits: Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll, paid time off and sick leave, semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match, HSA and FSA, education reimbursement opportunities, employee assistance programs (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs. All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or discontinued by Farmer Focus at any time. Qualifications Proven industrial, manufacturing maintenance, or electrical experience required. Knowledge and understanding of good safety practices. Strong mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting, and repair skills. Proficiency in using common hand tools, power tools, precision instruments, and electrical and electronic testing devices. Ability to perform maintenance tasks involvi