1st Shift Maintenance Associate Technician

ABS Global, a Genus Company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Maintenance Technician in the 1st Shift to join our team in Dekorra, WI. In this role, you will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems, as well as evaluate and recommend improvements to enhance equipment availability, capability, and yield.  The Maintenance Technician has primary accountability to perform equipment failure analyses, troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems, and prepare technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures.

This position is on 1st Shift and the starting pay is $27.15/hour depending on experience.

• Apply some advanced skills to the position or specialization.
• Complete work with a limited degree of supervision.
• Likely to act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Is skilled in a range of processes, procedures and tools/equipment to carry out assigned tasks or has developed deep skills in a single technical area.
• Use knowledge of how the team integrates with others to accomplish the team objectives.
• Provide informal guidance and support to more junior team members.
• Explain technical information within the team.
• Assist and implement health and safety production.
• Understand, implement, and strictly adhere to biosafety and biosecurity measures.
• Take responsibility for transportation, equipment, and facility maintenance and other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Ensure effective use of equipment and facilities to optimize cost control and assist in managing on-site fuel as applicable.
• Inspect and maintain equipment and facilities used in conjunction with livestock.

• High School Diploma.
• Driver’s license.
• Electrician/welder/stokers license preferred and may be required in some regions.
• 1-2 years of experience in a farm setting.
• 1-2 years of experience with mechanical automation in a farm setting and basic maintenance.
• Works well in a team.

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange.  Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

ABS Global is a Genus company and is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies and udder care products.  Marketing in more than 70 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941.  We are uniquely positioned as a global player with a dedicated research and development function and an international distribution network.  We breed and distribute the genes of the world’s best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock whose offspring is designed to increase the profitability of our customers who are some of the world’s biggest farmers and food producers. IntelliGen Technologies is the technology within ABS that develops sexed bovine genetics that helps customers maximize their profitability and reach their end goals in a fast and efficient manner.

At Genus we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (employee time off). This position will have opportunity for growth.  

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. 

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.