Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician position is a maintenance crew member assigned to perform maintenance which includes areas of expertise in electrical-mechanical maintenance and installation, instrumentation, controls, Frequency drives, mechanical troubleshooting and repair. Primary goal is to assure safe and efficient production by responding to changing conditions in timely manner.

• Working in all areas of the plant:
• Trouble shooting and repair of pumps/ auto valves (emphasis)
• Trouble shooting and repair of grain system (emphasis)
• Performing preventative maintenance
• Some knowledge or ability to learn in the following areas:
• Instrumentation and Electrical repair and troubleshooting
• Electrical Repairs: Motors, Motor Starters, Running Conduit and wire pulling
• Troubleshooting and repair of PLC/DCS
• 10 - 20% of position is conducting electrical repairs and installations
  80-90% conducting mechanical repairs and installation
• Moves, sets, calibrates, as needed, controls such as: knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms, on control panels to control process variables such as: flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, and chemicals, by automatic regulation and remote control of processing units such as: heaters, coolers, thermal oxidizer, compressors, exchangers, and other units
• Determines malfunctioning units by observing control instruments, such as meters and gauges or by automatic warning signals, such as lights and sounding of horns
• Inspects equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction such as: leaks, breakages, faulty valves and pumps
• Determines repair and maintenance of equipment
• Patrols units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions
• Lubricates equipment
• Utilizes predictive technology such as thermography, vibration, and sonic tools to determine malfunctioning units.

Qualifications

• 3+ year of mechanical electrical experience or Maintenance Tech Degree
• High School Diploma or GED required with preference of Maintenance Tech Degree
• Familiarity with industrial equipment operations and care
• Experience with Arc and MIG-Tig welding
• Mechanical background with bearing changes, pumps, conveyors, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge in the areas of planning, organizing, interpersonal communications
• Strong Electrical Experience required
• PLC/DCS knowledge
• Knowledge of Hart Communication Systems, Profibus wiring and com methods, and Device-net
• Ability to read and update electrical prints
• Understanding of discrete and analog systems
• Pneumatic Experience & Hydraulic Experience strongly preferred

Starting Pay Rate Range

$23.50 - $38.80

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps, lift up to 60 lbs, and work at heights.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is regularly exposed to dusty conditions.
• The employee is regularly exposed to high noise environments.
• The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather in all conditions.
• The employee will regularly be exposed to chemicals used in the process.