Maintenance Facilities Technician
Lindsay has become a global force of innovation in a variety of segments:
- Helping farmers feed the world and conserve precious resources.
- Assisting metropolitan regions so they can keep burgeoning populations moving freely and safely.
- Assisting businesses thrive with better industrial connectivity solutions, as every product and service we provide is an opportunity to expand out world’s potential.
What was once a small operation in Lindsay, Nebraska, has grown into a worldwide force in both irrigation and infrastructure. At Lindsay, we are innovating and expanding our world’s potential by providing advanced irrigation, infrastructure and industrial technology solutions that benefits everyone.
Global growth comes with unique challenges and exciting promise and, for us, every day at Lindsay is a chance to turn issues into opportunities that make a real difference.
Are you ready to join the team?
Position Summary:
We are seeking a well-rounded individual who can perform maintenance duties on a variety of equipment units, perform building maintenance, and assist with basic grounds keeping. The maintenance technician will work independently at times and as a team to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks. They will troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and facilities equipment, and ensure maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness. Safety First- Demonstrate safe work practices in accordance with all compliance and regulatory requirements including Life Safety Elements and hold others accountable to do the same.
Essential functions:
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing equipment.
- Maintain plant plumbing, heating, cooling and related facilities and equipment
- Basic knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Identify and resolve problems before they become costly
- Knowledge and utilization of lean manufacturing.
- Basic computer skills, performing basic tasks in maintenance software(CMMS).
- Required to maintain plant safety and housekeeping.
- Perform basic trouble shooting of hydraulic systems
- Good verbal and written communication skills to communicate with maintenance staff and others.
- Work in a fast pace environment with changing priorities.
- Must be able to understand and complete work assignments.
- Welding, fabrication, carpentry, plumbing, basic electrical, and machining skills.
- Available for on-calls for down equipment, snow removal, or any other urgent plant items.
- Other duties as necessary.
- On Call responsibilities
- Sweep/Scrub facilities
- Snow removal
- Must be able to Communicate in English
Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED and must hold a certificate or diploma,
- Willing to work overtime, Saturday & Sunday if necessary, must have a flexible schedule.
- Strong critical thinking and creative skills
- Desire & ability to continuously learn & apply new knowledge/skills
- Values teamwork & skills necessary to be an effective team member
- Previous maintenance or manufacturing experience
- Hands on experience in a maintenance or mechanical capacity
- Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulic systems
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools & techniques.
- Passion for quality workmanship
- Passion for Safety
Benefits of Lindsay Corporation:
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance beginning the first of the month following your start date.
- Company paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability effective first of the month following start date.
- Voluntary Life, Accident, Long Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans available.
- 401(k) retirement plan – company match $0.50 on the dollar up to 6%, five-year vesting.
- Accrued PTO up to 15 days per year. Accrual begins on first day of employment.
- Paid Holidays
- Valuable Extras:
- Wellness reimbursement
- Tuition assistance
- Paid Parental Leave after 1 year of service
- Employee Assistance Programs
Lindsay Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States in a full-time basis.
