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Maintenance Technician 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Facilities/Maintenance Technician is a key member of our team ensuring that equipment on site is operating in a safe and efficient manner. This position will work to identify and implement improvements/repairs to equipment, both proactive and reactive, in support of operations. Responsible in all aspects of equipment maintenance ranging from agriculture to processing equipment and others as applicable.

The primary responsibilities of this role, Maintenance Technician, are to: 

• Perform assigned tasks, repairs, and services in a timely, efficient, and professional manner;
• Perform assigned preventative maintenance;
• Maintain accurate and timely service records in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS);
• Read, understand, and follow technical service manuals;
• Adherence to company's HSE and QA/QC standards including all OSHA requirements;
• Participate in DDS (Daily Direction setting) meetings;
• Alert senior technicians and leadership as needed when nonconformities in product or process variance occur;
• Engage in continuous improvement programs. Identify opportunities to improve performance in accordance with production site and company goals;
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment;
• Other duties and tasks as assigned;
• Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual). This may include being required to drive greater than 5,000 business miles annually in a personal, pooled, or rented vehicle OR being expected to frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties – regardless of mileage.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Valid Driver's License; Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed and must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers;
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 60 pounds, work in and outdoors, and walk on uneven surfaces;
• Ability to work extended hours as needed during peak seasons including weekends;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Results oriented and good time management skills;
• Ability to work effectively alone, with people individually, or in a team to achieve results;
• Basic knowledge of and ability to use information technology systems and applications (computer skills);
• Ability to learn to operate agriculture equipment in order to diagnose and repair breakdowns;
• Basic understanding of vehicle/equipment systems;

Facilities  

• Ability to learn, operate, and understand farm specific equipment in order to complete repairs (seed processing equipment, compressors, irrigation pumps, filter stations, etc );
• Ability to learn general construction practices (painting, air conditioning, drywall, concrete, electrical, plumbing, etc..).

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• Ability to learn, operate, and understand vehicle/farm equipment systems diagnostics, maintenance and repair (tractors, mowers, harvesters, backhoe, bulldozer, sprayers, etc..);
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in the repair of Agriculture Equipment (tractors, harvesters, implements, etc);
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills and experience in setting up CMMS systems;
• Valid Hawaii Driver’s License.

#LI_AMSUS

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly between $31.28 to $38.65.  Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).  Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors. This posting will be available for application until at least 10/29/24.