About the position
This position maintains and repairs operating equipment for a dry mill ethanol plant. Primary functions are to ensure that the machines and the computer control system for the plant remain in prime working order to optimize plant efficiencies. Also responsible for complying with all applicable Company standards and government regulations.
Responsibilities
- Maintains and repairs operating equipment, including removal, installation, rebuilding, lubrication and cleaning of all equipment associated with the production process.
- Fabrication & installation of piping and mechanical systems using various welding technologies.
- Performs mechanical, instrumentation, pneumatic, and electrical work.
- Works with plant operations to accomplish all tasks in a timely and safe manner.
- Learns plant process and procedures for plant start-up, shut down, cleaning and batching for better understanding of how equipment is utilized.
- Complies with Company safety rules and wears proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required in fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.
- Maintains good working knowledge of Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to.
- Performs all required Preventative Maintenance Tasks (PM's). Records all visual damage and mechanical problems that occur while on shift.
- Ensures orderly shift change by communicating issues and/or ongoing tasks with incoming technicians, with the Scheduler/Planner and with the Operations Team.
- Notifies Maintenance Manager of any production or safety problems.
- Ensures work area is kept clean and free from safety hazards.
- Attends DNA maintenance, safety, benefits, and other meetings as required.
- Completes tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Manager, Scheduler/Planner or Production Manager.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED.
- 2 years of experience in welding, cutting, gearbox repair, pump alignment, material handling systems, preventative maintenance, and/or instrument and electrical work in an industrial processing facility or in a machine shop.
Nice-to-haves
- Technical degree or professional certification.
- Welding certification(s) or extensive experience.
- Experience in the ethanol industry, welding skills using various methods in the fabrication & installation of piping systems and/or other mechanical systems.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage.
- 401k with Company Match.
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles).
