Diet Technician jobs in Benton Harbor, MI

Description

SUMMARY:

ProFarm Group (PFG) is a subsidiary of Bioceres Crop Solutions, a global provider of biologically derived fertilizers, inoculants, crop traits, adjuvants, biostimulants and pesticides, serving the ever-expanding agricultural markets. PFG focuses on discovering, developing, and marketing nature-derived biostimulants, as well as pest management products from microbes and plant extracts for the effective control of invertebrate pests, weeds, and plant diseases.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

•  Repairs, calibrates, and tests instruments, like voltmeters, ammeters, resistance bridges, galvanometers, temperature bridges, and temperature controlling as well as recording gauges instruments, using jewelers’ tools, electricians’ tools, hand tools, and measuring instruments.
•  Tests instruments for resistance, voltage plus other characteristics, using potentiometer, voltage divider plus other testing devices.
•  Disassembles instruments, using hand tools and additionally examines parts for defects.
•  Measures, cuts, and fits glass for meters instruments, using glass cutter.
•  Repairs or replaces defective parts of instruments, using hand tools, soldering equipment, grinders, calipers, micrometers, and dividers.
•  Reassembles instruments, following circuit diagrams using jewelers’ tools.
•  Tests new repaired instruments, using test board.
•  May operate lathe drill press to make replacement parts.
•  May plan, construct, and assemble test panels for experimental production testing.
•  May keep records on repair calibration of instruments.
•  Thorough knowledge and interpretation of Instrument/Electrical manuals, drawings, specification layout and blueprints.
•  Special skills in installation and maintenance of Instrument/ Electrical equipment and systems.
•  Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

•  Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from a 2-year college or technical school preferred. Or 4 years related experience and/or training, or a combination of experience and education.
•  Minimum of 4 years’ experience in plant process operations.

Requirements:

•  Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in workload priorities.
•  Ability to work well under pressure.
•  Ability to have strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential in this position.
•  Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
•  Ability to learn new software/new information, when necessary, in order to complete job duties thoroughly.
•  Ability to have a high level of proficiency of the English language, both in verbal and written form.
•  Ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, turn, reach, lift, and climb
•  Ability to climb ladders and to be at heights of 80 -100 feet.
•  Ability to lift up to 75lbs
•  Ability and dexterity to manipulate various size components from valves to small electrical switches to computer keyboards.
•  Ability to work extended hours when required.
•  Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.

Travel requirements:

· Ability to travel by car domestically 1% - 5% of the time.

PFG offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) plan with employer match, and a health plan including medical and dental coverage, life insurance coverage, long term disability, and a flexible spending account for dependent care and/or medical expenses.

The above is a list of essential duties and responsibilities for this position. This list is not all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned. This job description may be modified as needed.

PFG is an equal-opportunity employer. A pre-employment drug screen and background check will be required.