Maintenance Mechanic - Nekoosa, WI at AGRI-Alliance

Position Description

Under the direction of the Manager, Wysocki Family Farms is seeking a mechanically inclined individual to join our team that will be responsible for safely maintaining various types of farm and operating equipment. Career Ladders were developed for our team members to be able to grow and broaden their mechanical skills. This is a full-time, year-round, position that offers a competitive benefits and compensation package.

Qualifications

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Drivers License Required with an acceptable driving record

Experience with maintenance, troubleshooting and using tools

Experience maintaining farm equipment preferred

Job Responsibilities

Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and inform supervisors about concerns such as but no limited to faulty equipment design, and unsafe working conditions

Works with Conveyors, replaces belts, bearings and other duties as assigned

Maintains quality and quantity expectations

Safely maintain various types of farm equipment including but not limited to trucks, tractors and equipment, skid steers and loaders

Test and troubleshoot machinery

Replace and instill parts as needed

Keep equipment updated and operational when it is needed

Perform routine inspections of equipment and ensure equipment operating efficiently

Open and close work orders with appropriate documentation and details

May be required to travel locally and work different hours based on the needs of the organization

Skills / Competencies

Quality work Must promote, demonstrate and take pride in safe workmanship.

Critical Thinker Must be able to tactfully challenge and stimulate change processes

Effective Communicator listens and encourages open communication and sharing of ideas amongst team members

Technology Driven Demonstrates understanding and use of various software

Flexibility Able to adapt to business needs

Mechanical Aptitude

Ability to communicate clearly with others by explaining, listening to instructions and problem solving with team members

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Self-directed and ability to work independently to keep operations moving

Physical Demands

This position requires typical physical demands for farm labor, such as walking, standing, reaching, stooping, squatting, lifting up to 50 lbs routinely and up to 75 lbs occasionally, working indoors and outdoors in cold, hot or wet conditions on uneven surfaces. Able to handle physical workload. Willing to work seven days a week during planting and harvest seasons. Ability to work year round, extended hours and outdoors when required

EOE