Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician plays a pivotal part in ensuring the smooth function of operations within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for performing preventative maintenance tasks, reactive equipment repairs, routine inspections, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Operate safely and appropriately in all AgCertain situations and environments
• Update maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring regular review and revision, and implement proper training for maintenance personnel
• Conduct routine inspections of the facilities, identify and resolve issues, and maintain accurate maintenance records and logs
• Conduct accurate repair and installation activities with timely completion
• Monitor equipment and spare parts inventory; place orders for replacements as needed
• Prioritize and process maintenance work orders by addressing equipment repairs, deficiencies, or improvement opportunities
• Apply Good Manufacturing Practices and understand the maintenance processes with respect to food safety
• Participate in all company trainings
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent level certification with proven reading, writing, clearly legible handwriting, computer, inter-personal communication and mathematics skills
• Physical abilities to include the ability to lift 75 lbs (34 Kg), able to climb several flights of stairs and not affected by heights
• Experience operating an FDA-regulated processing facility or similar ISO-certified production facility is preferred
• Prior experience working on pumps, motors, and HVAC systems preferred; prior experience in a biodiesel, ethanol, food processing plant, or manufacturing facility preferred
• Welder certification preferred
• OSHA 10hr Certification and NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Certification preferred
• Ability to respond to off-hour requests, including weekends and/or nights
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and perform minor repairs
• Competent in problem-solving, team building, planning and decision-making
• Excellent communication, organizational, management, and computer skills
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Act with humility, honesty, integrity, and a commitment to safety
• Abide by Good Manufacturing Practices in all areas of the facility