Sow Farm Maintenance Technician

Kalmbach Swine Management (KSM), Ohio’s largest pork producer, is currently seeking highly motivated sow farm maintenance technicians. The ideal candidate would be mechanically inclined and have experience with electrical, mechanical, and structural trouble shooting and repairs.

About the Role:

• Repair, replace, remove, and/or modify sow farm structures and equipment to correct problems of a mechanical, electrical, and/or structural nature.
• Assess, diagnose, and evaluate problems of a mechanical, electrical, and/or structural nature.
• Perform preventative maintenance (e.g. lubrication, inspection, etc.) for sow farm structures and equipment.
• Maintain work area, tools, parts, and equipment in a clean and organized manner for the purposes of safety, efficiency, and appearance.
• Perform other related corrective maintenance functions or duties as needed.

Who You Are:

• Safety/OSHA knowledge.
• Ability to meet tight schedules and handle multiple assignments.
• Electrical and mechanical experience in a manufacturing or farming environment.
• Ability to read electrical prints preferred.
• Ability to install, diagnose, repair, wire and maintain a variety of production and building equipment.
• Basic welding & plumbing experience.
• Minimum of 1 year maintenance experience in a manufacturing or farming environment. 3 years’ experience preferred.
• GED/HS diploma required.
• Driver’s License- Daily travel to farms via company owned vehicle.

About the Company:

Kalmbach Feeds offers the highest quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. The company was founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach with a vision to develop the finest products, providing customers with the best possible nutritional value. The Kalmbach family’s traditional core values have served as the compass for consistent success for over five decades, and the company has become the regional leader within the animal nutrition industry. Kalmbach Feeds enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and integrity within the animal nutrition industry and is comprised of smart self-starters who are driven to serve customers. Our experienced, talented team utilizes cutting-edge technology and proprietary processes to deliver safe, innovative products. Our stringent ingredient testing, computer automated systems, patented technologies, dedicated manufacturing facilities, and in-house nutrition specialists guarantee it. Additional information regarding our exciting company can be found at https://bit.ly/kalmbachfeedsculturevalues and www.kalmbachfeeds.com/.

A member of the Kalmbach Feeds family, Kalmbach Swine Management (KSM) is the leading pork producer in Ohio. We entered the industry in 1985 with the purchase of a 600 head farrow to finish operation in Circleville. Through innovative management and dedicated teamwork, we have expanded our operations to include fourteen farrow-to-wean sow units housing over 30,000 animals. Aside from our Circleville location our farms are primarily distributed throughout western Ohio from Bryan to Marysville.

We are a company whose primary focus is to maximize production and lower cost in order to produce safe, wholesome pork with an emphasis on animal welfare. To accomplish this goal, we utilize innovative management strategies, comprehensive training programs, and emerging technologies. We pride ourselves as a management team which fosters an environment of integrated decision making and providing all the tools necessary to lead the industry in production and efficiency.

As we continue to grow our operation, we are always looking for intelligent, hardworking, and innovative individuals who can join our team and maintain the success we have enjoyed as a company.

Kalmbach Feeds Offers:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with eligibility on date of hire
• 401(K) (traditional and Roth options) with generous company match
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off in first year.
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Competitive Compensation
• On Staff Life Coach
• Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans
• Access to Beach Front Company Condo in Fort Myers, FL

Kalmbach Feeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. The information contained within your resume and application, including employment history, educational history, and references, are subject to verification. Pre-employment drug screen (hair and urine), physical, and criminal background check required.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.