Maintenance Intern

Lesaffre Group•Cedar Rapids, IA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Lesaffre is a global leader in fermentation, specializing in microorganisms for various industries including baking, taste, healthcare, and industrial biotechnology. With a history spanning over 170 years, Lesaffre is driven by a pioneer spirit and an innovative approach. The company employs 11,000 people across 96 nationalities and has a turnover of 3 billion euros. Lesaffre collaborates with customers, partners, and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bioactives that enhance human health, animal well-being, and plant nutrition. This specific role is within the Red Star Yeast team, which provides high-performing yeast and related products to bakers and food manufacturers. Supported by Lesaffre and Archer Daniels Midland, and operating modern manufacturing facilities in Cedar Rapids, IA, and Dothan, AL, the Red Star Yeast team combines global expertise with local reliability to serve the U.S. and Canadian markets.

Requirements

Apprenticeship, working toward an Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance (or related field) or equivalent work experience.
Must understand be able to use complicated test equipment for diagnosis of hard-to-find problems with electrical circuits and equipment.
Must be able to read and understand PLC logic and electrical diagrams or schematics.
Must be able to read equipment manuals and use the troubleshooting guides found within to solve problems.
Must be willing and able to use a computer on a daily basis.
Must be willing and able to use tools.
Required to be trained on and able to operate forklifts, man lifts, production equipment and power tools.
Able to handle critical decision making responsibilities and deal with mental stress from occasional extended worked hours.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair all plant electrical equipment and control instruments.
Assist in the construction and installation of plant electrical modifications or equipment additions as assigned by the Electrical/Instrumentation Supervisor.
Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to Lesaffre's safety-first culture by strictly following all safety protocols and participating in required safety programs.
Responsible for the upkeep and repair of all plant motors, motor control centers, control panels, VFD units, air conditioning units, refrigeration units, office and plant lighting, transformers, motor controls, capacitor bank systems, and other equipment as assigned.
Responsible for the calibration, maintenance, and repair of all plant instruments including but not limited to, pH probes, conductivity probes, flow meters, pressure transmitters, level transmitters, and oxygen probes.
Perform daily rounds throughout the plant and check critical instruments for proper operation.
Perform weekly preventive maintenance on assigned equipment as scheduled by the E/I Maintenance Supervisor or his designee when absent.
Fill out report sheets on PM task that have been assigned.
Work on electrical upgrade projects and equipment modifications that may involve the construction of control panels, running of reasonable conduit routes, and pulling conductors.
Troubleshoot equipment with the use of PLC interface software.
Assist other technicians with inspections of the plant equipment and make necessary repairs as requested.
Log daily activities and Worker Order (WO) reports on WO database.
Communicate progress on assigned duties and general topics through various software programs including but not limited to, MAPCON and MS Outlook.
Assist the mechanical maintenance department and technicians as needed.
Make mechanical decisions, repairs, and adjustments when necessary.
Other duties as assigned.