Job Description
Position:Industrial Technician
Joining the Versova family of companies is more than just starting a new job. When you are
employed by Versova, you immediately are part of something bigger - a team of dedicated
individuals working under a common set of core values and guiding principles. As an
organization and as individuals within that organization, we are guided by principles that
include excellence, ownership, initiative, execution, and continuous improvement.
The Versova team is built from people who will integrate our shared values into their lives
and work with our companies. Together we celebrate our collective efforts, perform to our
highest potential, help others, enrich our communities, and maintain strong ethical
standards and accountability for our actions.
Our expectation of our team members is that every employee will take ownership by
accepting accountability for their actions and proactively take initiative to execute any task.
Our team members are good stewards of our people, birds, product, and equipment. Our
team members also possess an attitude of servant leadership by always asking "what can I
do to help". Finally, by continuously striving to improve, our team members are driving our
organization to be the premier egg producer in the world.
Team members that share and embrace our philosophy can expect Willamette Egg Farms to
provide opportunities for growth and clear paths toward advancement in our company.
Our business and commitment to service is built around the following Core Values, which weinstill in all our employees:
1) Recognition 2) Initiative 3) Service
4) Ownership 5) Integrity 6) Excellence
7) Safety Security 8) Community 9) Respect
Job Summary:
As an Industrial Technician, you would be responsible for the maintenance and repair of
various mechanical, electrical, and conveying processing systems/types of industrial
machines and supporting equipment. Will perform preventative and predictive maintenance.
Will perform periodic testing, inspections, troubleshooting and repairs. Perform all jobs
safely, efficiently, and effectively. This position supports the daily achievement of production
goals through ensuring the proper functionality of our machines.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Under general supervision, repair and perform basic maintenance on industrial
machinery (i.e., automation, mechanical, electrical, conveying systems, etc.) using
manufactures recommendations and company SOPs to ensure equipment is
performing safely and to required specifications
2. Identify root cause of basic mechanical and electrical issues and performs essential
repairs that may include welding, fabricating parts, plumbing, or replacing defective
components. Works with appropriate personnel and management if further attention is
required to resolve the issue.
3. Diagnose and conduct overall conveyor maintenance on schedule as required
4. Perform preventive maintenance on schedule for processing machines and supporting
equipment
5. Assemble, install, test, and maintain basic electrical or electronic wiring, equipment,
appliances, apparatus, and fixtures
6. Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components
7. Troubleshooting and replace or repair drive chains, gears, belts, pullies, shafts, rollers,
electric motors, and gear boxes
8. Responsible for maintaining tools, keeping them clean and in good working condition.
Keep work area organized, clean and free to move in
9. Works in a safe manner to protect themselves and co-workers
10. Identify unsafe conditions and corrects. Work with management to resolve safety
concerns
11. When working in processing follows all compliance, food safety, and biosecurity rules,
policies, and procedures. Reports any violations to a supervisor.
12. Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
1. High School Diploma or GED preferred
2. Prefer additional trade or technical school education for maintenance, mechanical,
welding, HVAC, or electrical
3. Knowledge of electrical, electrical testing devices, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
4. Prefer 2+ years of experience in industrial, commercial, or facility systems
maintenance
5. Maintenance experience in the food, poultry or agriculture industry not required but is
a plus
6. Reading and comprehension skills necessary to read, understand and follow SOP's and
other written instructions or work details
7. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers and
management.
8. Sound work ethic, honesty, team oriented and moral character
9. Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
10. Experience with safety/equipment such as LOTO, harnesses, lanyards, hoists, and PPE
a plus
11. Ability to work overtime, weekends and holiday hours as required based on the
production demand
12. Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull 75+lbs
13. Expect walking, climbing (ladders and stairs), standing, and sitting for long periods of
time, and able to work in tight spaces.
Join Willamette Egg Farms and become part of a winning team!
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds)
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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