Hirzel Canning Company feeds people.

Hirzel Canning Company & Farms is a 5th-generation family company with a passion for serving the community. Our Dei Fratelli brand is your source for locally-grown tomato and sauerkraut products.  We seek individuals that share our core values, our commitment to future generations, and our passion for providing food that brings families together. 

A few of the benefits you’ll experience at Hirzel Canning Company are: 

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Annual Pay Increases
• Employer 401(k) Matching
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
• Health and Wellness Program
• Community Involvement
• Family-Centric Environment  

Candidates must be willing and able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

JOB SUMMARY & KEY OBJECTIVES:

Assist the Maintenance Manager by performing maintenance and repairs as needed to ensure safe, consistent, and quality operations of all processes and facility equipment.  Operate plant utility equipment, such as high-pressure boilers, according to established procedures.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• GENERAL MAINTENANCE
  • Pipe fitting
  • Metal fabrication skills including MIG, TIG and Stick welding, torch operation, grinding and fitting.
  • Mechanical skills, including bearing and seal replacement
  • Ability to read and interpret manuals and blueprints
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Responsible for air compressor maintenance
  • Responsible for pump maintenance and rebuilding
  • Provide assistance to Maintenance Manager as directed
  • Responsible for sewer system preventive maintenance and daily monitoring
  • Follow all safety rules, guidelines and General Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
    • Maintain a safe, clean work area
    • Remain alert and observant of unsafe work areas, unsafe working conditions and/or unsafe employees and report these conditions immediately to the Plant Manager. 
• BOILERS
  • Responsible for start up and shut down of boilers
  • Responsible to check gauges to ensure boilers are functioning to required standards
  • Perform chemical testing of boilers and cooling towers.
  • Perform maintenance of plant utility systems.
  • Responsible for steam trap maintenance
  • Troubleshoot problems with equipment operation and controls
  • Responsible for routine maintenance of boilers
  • Ensure all safety features are working properly.
  • Check boiler parts for wear and make recommendations and arrangements for major repairs
  • Maintain accurate record keeping of log books and fill out corresponding maintenance program paperwork
  • Maintain a clean boiler room
  • Periodically work with the Boiler Inspector to ensure that boilers are working properly and everything is in order. 
  • Recommend any cost saving ideas to Plant Manager
  • Conduct visual inspections of boilers and associated equipment to ensure everything is running properly and safely.
  • Will be responsible for boiler operation off-season

NOTE:  In the absence of key personnel the Supervisor will assume responsibility to see the functions of this job are performed as required. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reaching with hands and arms
• Communication through speech and hearing and in writing
• Daily requirements:
  • Bending, twisting, turning, reaching below the knee, pushing, pulling, squatting, kneeling, standing for extended periods, walking, sitting, manual dexterity
• Lifting requirements: 
  • Will regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Will frequently lift and/or move up to or more than 100 pounds

Required Qualifications:

• Ohio High Pressure Boiler License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 – 5 years hands on experience 
• Knowledge and experience in boiler operations, repairs and chemicals used with boilers
• Knowledge of tools and ability to use them correctly, safely and efficiently
• Forklift experience
• Experience conducting methodical examination of equipment and troubleshooting what needs to be done
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

NOTE:  The responsibilities and duties outlined in this document are not all-inclusive and are subject to change at the discretion of management based upon the needs of the company.

Hirzel Canning Co & Farms provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for

employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color,

religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,

gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Hirzel Canning Co. & Farms is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.