Maintenance Technician

POET • Shelbyville, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for safe, efficient repair, preventive maintenance, and cleaning of equipment used in plant processes at POET’s bioprocessing facility in Shelbyville, Indiana. The role involves maintaining plant systems and equipment, troubleshooting issues, documenting work, following standard operating procedures, and communicating issues to management and other departments. Technicians are expected to understand process flow, computerized equipment, and associated hazards. As they gain skills and experience, they are expected to become proficient in maintenance functions and train other team members.

This is an on-site position. The listed day schedule is Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday, alternating from 6:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Night shifts may be required. Continuous plant operation may also require 12-hour shifts and call-in availability as needed.

The job involves safety-sensitive physical work in a plant environment. It includes work at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures, both indoors and outdoors. Team members must use required personal protective equipment and operate tools and machinery. A pre-employment physical and drug screen are required, and random drug and alcohol testing may occur during employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Documented successful performance as a Maintenance Technician I or equivalent work experience.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new programs.
• High personal integrity and the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to understand the technical and day-to-day operations of a bioprocessing facility.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to embrace and promote change, think objectively, and demonstrate self-awareness amid uncertainty.
• Organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including working at heights and in confined spaces, wearing required PPE, and performing the specified lifting, carrying, gripping, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, and equipment-operation tasks.
• Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen; submit to random drug and alcohol testing during employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with fabrication, welding, cutting, and equipment repair, including pumps, gearboxes, airlocks, fans or blowers, agitator assemblies, and valves.
• Experience with boiler operations and water chemistry.
• Experience with material-handling systems such as conveyors.
• Experience with preventive maintenance practices and fabrication or repair of metal and plastic piping systems.
• Experience with instrument and electrical work.
• Experience with concrete work, hydraulics, pneumatic and fluid processes.
• Ability to read schematic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with fellow team members and other POET departments.
• Maintain boiler and cooling tower systems, including water testing and adjustments.
• Maintain and troubleshoot plant equipment, including centrifuges, pumps, motors, gearboxes, minor electrical systems, PLCs, heat exchangers, compressors, grain-handling equipment, and fans or blowers.
• Perform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) functions on equipment.
• Operate, maintain, and clean water filtration equipment.
• Understand and operate the plant’s Distributed Control System (DCS) as needed.
• Use Maximo to coordinate and order project materials and document maintenance tasks and spare-parts inventory.
• Work with management to solve problems and correct unsafe conditions.
• Use knowledge of plant processes to understand how equipment is used.
• Operate equipment such as telehandlers, skid steers, tractors, ATVs, pay loaders, aerial lifts, and forklifts.
• Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication on plant and structural equipment.
• Perform concrete work, including building forms, pouring, and finishing.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and complete assigned sanitation tasks.
• Promote safe behavior and environmental compliance.
• Maintain and advance food safety and product and process quality.
• Train new Maintenance Department team members.
• Communicate clearly with other departments and contribute to a team environment.
• Represent POET positively in the community.

Benefits

• Eligible team members may receive competitive bonuses, including quarterly profit sharing and Value Share, with up to six bonuses per year.
• Paid time off, including 40 hours available on Day 1 and a biweekly PTO accrual program.
• Paid holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for individuals and families, including an employer Health Savings Account contribution.
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance and bonus programs for qualifying positions and locations.
• Safety and cold-weather gear reimbursements.
• Discounted home and auto insurance.
• Wellness program supporting mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements.
• Family-first culture.
• Frequent team events and volunteer efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED