Industrial Technician

Description

Summary: This Industrial Technician role ensures plant upkeep and functionality through routine maintenance, equipment rebuilds, and special projects, requiring a diverse skillset and OSHA compliance. Highlights: 1. Perform preventive maintenance and advanced technical work on equipment. 2. Opportunity to develop individual skillsets within a team. 3. Engage in varied tasks including electrical, plumbing, and construction. Description Revised Date: April 2025 Job Title: Industrial Technician Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt Reports To: Maintenance Manager Core Hours: Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm Summary: This position is responsible for ensuring the basic upkeep and functionality of the plant, requiring a well-rounded and diverse skillset. Responsibilities include performing routine preventive maintenance on equipment, as well as more advanced technical work such as equipment rebuilds, overhauls, and installations at both the Creamery in Arcata and the Dairy in McKinleyville. The role also requires supporting special projects as needed. All work must be done in compliance with OSHA standards, including but not limited to, Lock Out/Tag Out procedures for all equipment and machinery. Skills/Experience Basic understanding of ac/dc electrical diagnostics, wiring and repairs Degree in technical field, or equivalent combination of hands-on practical education and experience. Must have knowledge of and ability to use various power tools in a safe manner. Solid understanding and experience using computerized systems. Understanding of and experience with 3 phase electrical, plumbing, and construction. Must pass a written and practical forklift safety and operational skills test and obtain a forklift certificate. Must work well with others with a team mentality, able to communicate and collaborate with a group. Ability to Learn and obtain new skills and adapt on the fly to new experiences and issues. The skills and experience above are intended to be a combined skillset throughout the maintenance team with the goal of developing individual skillsets as well. Essential Duties The essential duties include, but are not limited to the following: Preventative Maintenance Perform preventative maintenance on various pieces of equipment, including but not limited to Wastewater Plant equipment. Perform preventative maintenance on exterior and interior of buildings. Troubleshoot minor and major issues and report them to the Maintenance Manager. Perform and record equipment/machinery repair and maintenance. Maintain fences around properties. Building Maintenance Ensure exterior of buildings and sidewalks are free of debris and pests. Keep lighting in proper working condition. Maintain building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure. Repair structures and finish deficiencies inside and outside creamery and dairy. Special projects Assist and/or carryout special projects as needed during and/or after hours. Special projects include but are not limited to; General mechanical, carpentry, plumbing and electrical work on new equipment installations. Diagnosing breakdowns with equipment. Dealing with emergency repairs. Other projects as requested by Maintenance Manager. Qualifications In addition to the skills and experience listed above; Expectations All Cypress Grove employees are required to perform their duties with the following expectations in mind: Work together toward common goals and values including ethics, judgement, professionalism, adaptability, and dependability. Perform all work in compliance with Quality Control & Safety Measures. Take responsibility for learning the skills necessary to do your job. Communicate any lack of understanding or confusion to address training needs. Communicate effectively and positively with supervisors and coworkers. Work efficiently at all times, and fulfill your supervisor’s expectations. Work Environment The Cypress Grove production environment will vary. The environment will be hotter or colder, wetter, and more humid than is typical in an average working environment. Grovers will regularly and daily work near and with industrial strength cleaning chemicals and equipment. Proper protective gear is provided and must be worn at all times. MSDS sheets are available. Physical Demands This is a physically demanding job. The demands described here are representative of those typically encountered in this role. Remain stationary for long periods of time and move about on concrete floors. May be required to work outdoors in various types of weather. Position self to properly complete the task at hand. This may involve turning all or parts of the body, or bending downward in order to place or reach an object at a lower level. Ability operate heavy equipment. Extend above the shoulder in order to place or retrieve objects. Ability to grasp, raise, lower and/or move objects of various sizes and weights: Individually regularly manipulate objects weighing up to 20lbs With assistance regularly manipulate objects weighing from 21lbs to 30lbs Occasionally with assistance manipulate objects weighing from 31lbs to 50lbs. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Apply Online: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/880590F659C79979D9B14220A782B6E0/jobs/315930