Maintenance Support Technician - Manufacturing & Production

Description

Spring Valley began on a small family farm in Jackson, WI and has grown into a leading manufacturer of fertilizers and ice melter products. We have numerous manufacturing and shipping locations throughout the country. Our company continues to grow and expand, which presents many new opportunities. 

Our Jackson, WI plant is seeking a Maintenance Support Technician to join our team!

The Maintenance Support Technician will assist our Maintenance department with basic mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair of all Spring Valley equipment. This position is ideal for someone who is mechanically inclined and wanting to get into the industrial maintenance field. We are willing to train if you willing to learn! 

This maintenance support position is an industrial/production setting. This job description is not all inclusive and may change from time to time.

Job Overview:

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on engines, motors, hydraulics, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines such as hoppers, screeners, mixing machines, bag sealers, and scales.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories.
• Placing and expediting parts and supply orders; verifying receipt.
• Schedule and coordinate outside companies to perform repairs as needed
• Collaborate with Plant Manager, Maintenance Technicians & Safety Coordinator to ensure maintenance and safety related matters are resolved in a timely manner.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
  

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly pay based on experience
• Overtime eligible
• Production efficiency bonuses in addition to hourly pay
• PTO and paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Health Insurance and HSA with company contribution, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Company provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability insurance, Company provided Life insurance for employees, their spouse, and dependent children, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match  Safety Boot reimbursement/voucher, Prescription Safety Glass coverage

Spring Valley is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities needed:

• Able to work under pressure and prioritize maintenance needs
• Problem solving and organization skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to lift over 50lbs
• Comfortable using ladders and working at heights up to 90 feet
• Have reliable transportation to get to and from work
• Ability to pass a post-offer drug screening and background check
• Outstanding attendance and punctuality
• Ability to wear PPE including but not limited to safety toe boots, safety glasses, harnesses, and dust mask or respirator.
• Previous experience, degree, or knowledge in blueprint reading, schematics, electrical, plumbing, hydraulics, engines, maintenance/repair of heavy equipment/machines in an industrial environment is a plus, but not required.