Maintenance Technician

Green Plains • Mount Vernon, IN

8h • Onsite

About The Position

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. The primary goal is to ensure safe and efficient production by responding to changing conditions in a timely manner.

Requirements

• 3+ years of mechanical experience or Maintenance Tech Degree
• High School Diploma or GED required, Maintenance Tech Degree preferred
• Familiarity with industrial equipment operations and care
• Experience with Arc MIG and TIG welding preferred
• Mechanical background with bearing changes, pumps, conveyors, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge in the areas of planning, organizing, interpersonal communications
• Ability to read and update blueprints
• Understanding of discrete and analog systems
• Pneumatic Experience & Hydraulic Experience strongly preferred
• Valid Driver's License required
• Must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps, lift up to 60 lbs., and work at heights
• All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be able to maintain ongoing work authorization without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Arc welding, MIG and TIG
• Working in all areas of the plant
• Troubleshooting and repair of pumps/ auto valves
• Troubleshooting and repair of grain system
• Performing preventative maintenance
• Moving sets, and calibrating, 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
• Determine malfunctioning units by observing control instruments, such as meters and gauges or by automatic warning signals, such as lights and sounding of horns
• Inspect equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction such as: leaks, breakages, faulty valves and pumps
• Determine repair and maintenance of equipment
• Patrol units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions
• Lubricate equipment

Benefits

• competitive pay
• generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees