Farm Maintenance Technician

Job overview

The Farm Maintenance Technician is an onsite role at Opal Foods’ School Farm in Neosho, MO; compensation is determined by relevant experience and no numeric amount is specified. The role maintains equipment in laying hen houses. Opal Foods produces eggs through farms in Missouri, Colorado, and Iowa and emphasizes product quality and animal welfare. The technician keeps production equipment operating safely and efficiently through preventive and urgent maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. The role supports the Production Team and helps maintain safe, compliant farm operations around live animals.

What you'll do

• Maintain and repair machinery and mechanical equipment, including electric motors, pneumatic systems, and conveyors
• perform preventive and urgent maintenance on production equipment
• diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and adjust equipment
• conduct root-cause analysis and error-proofing related to downtime
• use hand and power tools, electric meters, and material-handling equipment
• report faulty operations and unusual conditions
• follow safety rules and maintain clean work areas
• assist the Production Team with projects and duties as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

farm maintenance technician

neosho mo

opal foods

school farm

laying hen houses

equipment maintenance

preventive maintenance

industrial processing equipment

mechanical troubleshooting

electrical aptitude

live-animal environment

off-schedule shifts

night work may be needed

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• PTO
• holiday pay
• medical, dental, and vision options
• flexible spending accounts
• life and dependent life insurance
• disability coverage
• matching 401(k) plan.

Why this role

Farm and live-animal environment; pay is based on relevant experience; may need to work off-schedule shifts and/or nights when necessary; three years of maintenance experience is preferred.

About the employer

OPAL FOODS COOPERATIVE INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Chicken Egg Production. Sector: 11.