Fabrication Technician - Facilities

Description

The Facilities Fabrication Tech will perform a wide range of tasks to support various departments and properties of the Marshall Group. Some responsibilities are but not limited to routine repairs and maintenance of moving carts, feed carts, etc., basic fabrication of various metal, plastic, wood, parts for animal pens, shipping crates, etc.

This position is a grade F3 with an hourly pay range of $18.27-$27.41.

Essential Tasks: 

• Perform basic fabrication of the various parts for animal pens, shipping crates, moving carts, etc. 
• Always look for opportunities for improvement for animal and employee health and safety. 
• Ensure proper care, use, and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety, environmental practices, efficiency of systems, etc. 
• Preserve maintenance records as required by Marshall Farms or by other regulatory agencies. 
• Keep parts reference manuals up to date. 
• Document special projects for future reference. 
• Maintain inventory counts for cage wire and parts. Notify management when inventory of cage materials is low and replacement material needs to be ordered. 
• Communicate well with their Supervisor/Manager/Co-Workers to layout jobs and efficiently use materials and resources to complete work in a timely manner and of high quality. 
• Advise management on whether the continued operation of equipment could be hazardous. 
• Complete other duties as specified by management.

Requirements

Experience/Education:

Combination of education/experience that demonstrates proficiency in principles and practices of parts fabrication, basic carpentry, mechanical ability, etc. 

Requires valid NYS driver’s license. 

Competency Requirements: 

· Capable of effectively, consistently and efficiently performing essential tasks daily. 

· Combine both manual/specialized skills and knowledge to efficiently complete daily tasks. 

· Ability to work with others and independently. 

· Ability to work offsite unsupervised. 

· Basic mechanical, carpentry and general maintenance abilities. 

Leadership Requirements: Individual will contribute to a productive and professional environment by setting a positive example and demonstrating enthusiasm, diligence, and ethical behavior and by taking responsibility for ones’ actions and challenging oneself to continually improve and do quality work in a timely manner.

 Work Conditions: 

· Fast-paced environment 

· Work completed both indoors and outside in all weather conditions 

· Duties are performed primarily on 1st shift, 7:00am - 3:30pm, M-F. 

· Varying extended hours may be required to meet project timelines. ·

 Requirement to be part of the Facilities on call rotation schedule and regular after-hours availability if needed for specialized equipment/systems that limit personnel qualified to work on them. 

· May be required to be part of the snow removal team and available to come in early during the week and alternating weekends, through the winter season 

· Out-of-town travel to other facilities may be required for multiple days, which may involve an overnight stay near the local facility.

· Regular exposure to a variety of physical conditions, such as high noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection, proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working in high heat and humidity, working at various heights on ladders or other platforms, exposure to various chemicals, dirt, manure, etc. 

· Must be clean shaven or willing to shave at a moment’s notice to properly wear a respirator / N95 mask if needed. 

· Required to adhere to Barrier Affidavit requirements. (Flu Shot Required) 

Physical Requirement: 

· Ability to stand, kneel, work with arms above head for long periods of time. 

· Considerable use of arms and legs including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and handling of materials. 

· Work may be strenuous at times and include lifting heavy objects, standing, stooping, and kneeling for long periods of time. 

· This position requires manual dexterity and exceptional eye-hand coordination. 

· Ability to work at various heights and in confined spaces.

Mental Requirement: 

· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 

· Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and various levels of management if needed. 

· Ability to apply problem solving skills and know when something is beyond one’s capabilities and request help from other qualified employees when needed. 

· High attention to detail and accuracy required.

The Benefits of Being a Part of the Marshall Family 

Our benefit package is an important element of the over-all experience we offer our employees. 

Full-time employees receive:

• 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents, or a generous opt-out if you already have coverage elsewhere.
• Generous time off benefits starting at 3 weeks/year.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan – 100% match on the first 5% of contributions with 100% vesting (must be 18 or older to participate)
• Enriched Short-Term disability benefits and Long-Term disability insurance.
• Profit Sharing contribution of 10% of your annualized salary.
• Life Insurance at 4x your annual base (up to a max. of $200,000)
• Boot allowance (excludes office and barrier employees)
• $500 bonus for employee referrals

About Marshall Farms Group, Ltd.

Our mission is to help improve the lives of people and pets. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on fulfilling this mission by supporting our ability to provide animals and related services to the top research organizations across the globe – aiding their lifesaving biomedical and veterinary research. In addition, we leverage our extensive breeding experience as a preferred supplier to detection dog training programs; and are the leading provider of Pet Ferrets. Over the last 80 years we have grown from a local to a global company, but we haven't lost our family feel and employee-centric focus.

Marshall Farms Group, LTD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.