GM - General Mechanic

About the role

To perform plant maintenance at the facility including performing preventative maintenance tasks and repairs to all plant equipment to ensure continued product production. The following is a list of major duties and responsibilities for this position along with certain supportive duties. It is not all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be added as needed and in addition, management may modify this job description as needed.

Alto Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTO) is a leading producer and distributor of specialty alcohols, renewable fuels and essential ingredients. Leveraging the unique qualities of its facilities, the company serves customers in a wide range of consumer and commercial products in the Health, Home & Beauty; Food & Beverage; Industry & Agriculture; Essential Ingredients; and Renewable Fuels markets.

Our Pekin campus produces products destined for Health, Home & Beauty; Food and Beverage; Industry & Agriculture; Essential Ingredients; and Renewable Fuels markets. All personnel are responsible for the safety of these products, which includes participation in training, following cGMP and feed/food safety requirements in the facility, and following procedures per instruction of management.

Responsibilities

• High regard for personal accountability
• Practice a positive work ethic with a safety first attitude
• Stay current on all required Safety, Zen QMS, and IT training
• Detailed oriented while working in a team spirited environment
• React to equipment break downs with a sense of urgency
• Read schematics, P & ID’s, blueprints and engineering drawings
• Troubleshoot and repair of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors including, drag, belt and screw conveyors.
• Repair and maintenance of rotating equipment including pumps, centrifuges, fans and the ability to perform precision alignment.
• Welding and fabrication.
• Perform preventative maintenance functions
• Must have experience to maintain and construct threaded and welded piping systems
• Must have experience to repair centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
• Willing and able to work off shifts and weekends as needed
• Must be drug free
• Must be reliable, dependable, and punctual

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 4-5 year apprenticeship or other equivalent on the job experience
• 2 years specific experience in industrial maintenance

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in cold to hot temperatures; work around dust, fumes, and/or moderate to loud noises.
• Able to lift, pull, carry, and pick-up average to heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for climbing stairs and ladders, sitting, walking on paved and unpaved surfaces, and standing for prolonged periods of time; operating a computer and keyboard; visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone; manual dexterity to operate a telephone; lift horizontally and vertically, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Must be able to climb to the different heights.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401k with a company match up to 6%
• A stipend for fitness center expenses
• A generous paid time off (PTO) program
• Service awards for career longevity