Maintenance and Reliability Technician

Ipswich, SD, USA | Repair & Maintenance -NPC | Hourly | 22-29 per hour | Full Time

The Maintenance and Reliability Technician will perform priority repairs and maintenance in a timely and efficient manner, complete scheduled projects to timeline and quality standards, and effectively work with production and other repair staff to maximize quality of work and productivity of department.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Priority Repairs

• Execute priority repairs as assigned

• Technical Repair

• Repair equipment specific to CFF and it's producers

• Non-priority Repair

• Perform scheduled repairs to company quality and cost standards

• Provide service and labor for farm group

• Perform general carpentry, plumbing, and steel repair

• Other Projects

• Provide labor for or lead other projects

• Asset Maintenance Program

• Execute maintenance procedures on assigned farms.

• Seasonal Equipment Preparation

• Prepare equipment for use

• Maintain and properly store equipment not in use.

Additional requirements:

• The worker is required to have the visual ability to perform an activity such as: operates machines, such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performs mechanical or skilled tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.

• This position will require operating a company vehicle or regular mileage reimbursement. Any employment offer extended for this position will be is contingent upon the review of the candidate's motor vehicle record (MVR). The MVR will be reviewed to determine insurability based on CF's insurance carrier and company policy.

What We Offer You:

• Take advantage of hands-on leadership opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work, accountability, and personal growth across all levels of the organization.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more.

• Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways – including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc.

• A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day – respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation.

• A culture that fosters employee growth, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment.

• The targeted base pay range for this role is $22-29 per hour with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience.

Reports To:

M&R Branch Manager

Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.