3rd Shift - Maintenance Technician

Balchem Corporation•Lincoln, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, and overhauls of equipment and related plumbing, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components throughout the facility. The position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager for direction, interpretation, and evaluation. The role calls for strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality and safety standards. The technician follows equipment operating guidelines and safety procedures, understands manufacturing equipment and processes, monitors equipment operation, maintains accurate documentation, and completes assigned cleaning tasks and the Master Sanitation Schedule as needed. The role also requires adherence to company policies, participation in training, and proficiency in production and safety procedures. The position is based in Balchem’s Lincoln, Nebraska cereal production and packaging facility. The listed shift is 3rd shift, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Work takes place in a plant environment and may involve equipment operation, physical activity, and occasional exposure to environmental and workplace hazards.

Requirements

Associate degree or college degree, preferably in electromechanical technology or mechatronics; two to three years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong motivation, organization, time-management, documentation, and oral and written communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask and prioritize.
Ability to use common sense and skills when completing responsibilities and operating equipment in accordance with company production, personnel, and safety procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, operating manuals, preventative maintenance materials, and troubleshooting guides.
Strong work ethic, including punctuality, dependability, and trustworthiness.
Ability to pass any examinations required to perform essential job functions.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Ability to communicate and handle conflict professionally, welcome feedback, and contribute to a positive team spirit.
Proven ability to troubleshoot electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk and hear; use close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment; regularly climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; and lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

PLC knowledge and experience.
Experience with steam boilers and plant air compressor systems.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on facility equipment and related plumbing, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components.
Understand and operate equipment according to operating guidelines and safety procedures.
Understand manufacturing equipment and processes, and monitor equipment operation.
Record and maintain accurate data and complete required paperwork in a timely manner in accordance with company standards.
Keep the work setting neat, clean, and orderly by completing assigned cleaning tasks and the Master Sanitation Schedule as necessary.
Observe safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, and report potentially unsafe conditions.
Attend company-sponsored training, including safety talks and annual training sessions.
Become proficient in production and safety policies and procedures, including accident and injury reporting, blood-borne pathogens, confined spaces, emergency evacuation, equipment operation and maintenance, hazard communication, ladders, lockout/tagout, and personal protective equipment.
Maintain a flexible attitude toward improvement and change.
Adhere to company policies and procedures relating to personnel, safety, equipment maintenance, and upkeep.
Perform other duties as assigned.