Maintenance Technician - Mt. Vernon, IN

CGB Enterprises, Inc.•Mount Vernon, IN

1d•$29 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Take your industrial maintenance career to the next level with a stable, team-oriented company. You'll work on critical processing equipment, lead installation projects, and use your technical skills to support a high-performance soybean processing operation. If you're ready to put your maintenance expertise to work in a challenging and rewarding environment, apply today! This job is primarily responsible for the maintenance, servicing, and inspection of all processing equipment and performing installation projects for the Soybean Processing Plant. Additional responsibilities may be required that are highly skilled maintenance tasks e.g. fabrication, welding, cutting, blue print reading, carpentry, basic repairs, etc.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Intermediate to advanced level of understanding of mechanical maintenance, knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
Basic mathematical skills (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Ability to accept and follow directions; to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to apply common sense and logical thought process to interpret oral and written communications and recommend alternative solutions to mechanical problems.
Ability to read blueprints and troubleshoot equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in maintenance.

Responsibilities

Fully participate in the company Safety Program, Quality Program and attends daily pre-shift meetings.
Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA to include Lock Out Tag Out, Confined Space and Hot Permit procedures especially in the Extraction area, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance (per manufacturer's recommendations and company policies) to maximize equipment life. Perform basic equipment upkeep and repairs. Monitor equipment to ensure all equipment is in proper working order.
Perform installation projects, perform needed repairs daily in order to maintain a safe environment and efficient operation.
Troubleshoot reported or discovered equipment issues to prevent downtime; repair or replace defective parts or requests assistance as needed. Rebuild spare equipment.
Maintain needed inventory to complete routine tasks and maintenance. Ensure parts and supplies are available as needed.
Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly (i.e. checklists, updating electronic PM records, repair notes, repair estimates, and purchase order information).
Set up and disassemble oil barge loading hoses. Contain oil spills and recover spilled oil when necessary.
Perform general housekeeping and clean-up of all work areas.
Be "on-call" for weekends, nights and holidays for emergency repairs.
Other duties as assigned; such as performing highly skilled maintenance where applicable (electrical, fabrication, welding, cutting, blue print reading, carpentry, etc.) and may include working in any or all parts of the plant assisting with operations or maintenance when an imminent or urgent issue arises.