JOB TITLE: Maintenance Technician

Founded in 1940 by Sam Young and now led by Jordan Young, Fairfield Processing takes great pride in its rich history as a third generation, family-owned and operated American business providing innovative products and brands to its consumers. Fairfield has built strong consumer loyalty over the decades by delivering consistent, quality products at good value – all with an unconditional guarantee. 

Working for Fairfield is like being part of a family. Because we believe in you and what you will contribute to our vision, we want the best for you.  We understand that what a company has to offer in respect to their Benefit Package can play a major role in the employment decision-making process.  That is why we have made it a priority to seek out the best possible benefits for our employees.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical 
• Vision 
• Dental 
• Prescription Plan
• 401 (k) 
• 9 paid holidays and much more 

Come join our team!

A Maintenance Technician works alongside fully qualified maintenance technicians to learn the skills of the trade. As a maintenance apprentice, your responsibility is to assist with a variety of duties, including installing equipment, maintaining mechanical systems, and repairing machines. Maintenance Technicians provide troubleshooting, preventive and demand maintenance work on a variety of equipment and systems. Maintenance technicians work in industrial manufacturing and safely perform mechanical and electrical duties to keep machines, equipment, or the structure of a facility in repair. This role consists of on-the-job hands-on training alongside the maintenance manager and supervisor.

Schedule: 

Shift 1: Day Shift (8 hours) - Monday to Friday: 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Shift 2: Evening Shift (8 hours) - Monday to Friday: 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Shift 3: Night Shift (8 hours) - Sunday to Thursday: 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM 

Pay Range: DOE

Essential Duties 

• Responsible for maintenance and repair of Warehouse equipment, conveyor systems and building maintenance. 
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on mechanical handling equipment (conveyers, fiber machines, compressors, pallet jacks, sweepers, etc.). 
• Repairs are made to mechanical handling equipment, racking, and to other structural components. 
• Familiar with mechanical hand tools, and with measuring (tape measures, micrometers, drill gauges, etc.).
• Dismantle machinery and remove/replace defective parts.  
• Maintain inventories of equipment parts and supplies by checking stock and placing orders. 
• Comply with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.

• Comfortable performing a variety of basic repairs and upkeep tasks, including carpentry, patching drywall, painting, and light plumbing.
• Familiarity with small-scale electrical work such as replacing light fixtures, outlets, or switches. No formal certification required, but a working understanding of safety protocols is appreciated.
• Experience supporting daily building operations, including HVAC upkeep, lighting systems, minor door adjustments, and routine inspections.

• Participate in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.

Education and Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Prior experience a plus.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fiber dust or fiber particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration and noise.        The noise level in the work environment and job site can be loud. Comply with all OSHA safety requirements. Wear protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment required by the work environment or governmental regulations.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. 
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally requires sitting, climb or balance, and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/move greater than 50 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

Note: This job description outlines the general duties and qualifications required for the Fiber Distribution Platform Operator role. Specific duties may vary depending on the company’s needs and production requirements.

Fairfield Guiding Principles

Make Products We Want to Use | Operate with Integrity | Strike a Lifestyle Balance | Promote the Giving Spirit

Fairfield Processing Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. EEO is the Law. 

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources