Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient repair, preventative maintenance and cleaning of all equipment associated with plant processes. Team members in this position will also perform maintenance tasks on all plant equipment. Maintenance Technicians are accountable for communicating any issues with the management team.

Responsibilities

• Cook up work functions with fellow team members and other departments within Redfield Energy.
• Maintain all plant equipment including, but not limited to: centrifuges, pumps, motors, gearboxes, minor electrical systems, PLC’s, heat exchangers, compressors, grain handling equipment and fans or blowers.
• Discuss any problems or unsafe conditions with the management team.
• Learn the plant process for a better understanding of how the equipment is utilized.
• Operate equipment including, but not limited to: telehandler, skid steers, tractors, ATVs, pay loaders and fork lifts.
• Perform welding, cutting and fabrication on plant and structural equipment.
• Understand the basic operation of the biorefining process to better understand how the equipment and controls are utilized.
• Must be willing to take on call rotation of 24/7 for one full week of rotation.
• Perform all tasks associated with Feed Safety/Quality, assigned or as needed, to meet internal and external requirements relating to the production of safe, quality feed products.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Work in an honest and ethical manner; maintain confidentiality on all business related matters.
• Physically report to work on time at their assigned location and is seldom absent.
• Can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
• Maintain a team environment with other departments at all times.
• Champion Redfield Energy in the community.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and friendly atmosphere.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Secondary education and/or certifications beneficial.
• Forklift certification (or ability to achieve) required as well as a valid driver’s license with proof of insurance.
• Experience with fabrication, welding, cutting; repair of equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, airlocks, fans/blowers, agitator assemblies, and valves; material handling systems such as conveyors; preventative maintenance practices, fabrication and repair of metal/plastic piping systems; and instrument and electrical work preferred.
• Experience with concrete work, hydraulics, pneumatic and fluid processes and ability to read schematic drawings is helpful.
• Knowledge in Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability and willingness to learn new software applications.
• Excellent organizational skills, communications skills, the ability to multi-task, and most importantly, the ability to work well in a team.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lifting weight up to sixty (60) pounds.
• Climbing several flights of stairs and ladders.
• Occasionally bending, twisting and turning while lifting weight of less than fifty (50) pounds.
• Data entry while seated for greater than one (1) hour.
• Pushing brooms, shovels, etc.
• Working at heights, in confined spaces and at temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Wearing PPE.
• Using hand and power tools.

Benefits

• Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Health Care
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• AFLAC
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Insurance
• Retail Savings Plan
• Safety Eye Protection
• Safety Shoes