Maintenance Technician - Nights

Louis Dreyfus Company • Claypool, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position This position is responsible for the troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance tasks on all the operational equipment and buildings owned, leased, and operated by Louis Dreyfus Company Claypool Facility. He/she is responsible for performing all assigned duties safely. He/she is responsible for the compliance of all SHE, GMP, OSHA, and IDEM rules/regulations at all times.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures and industrial processing machinery
• Knowledge of safety programs including but not limited to such procedures as lockout tag out, confined space and hot work
• Knowledge cutting, welding, machining, mill operation, iron worker operation, shear operation, brake operation, shop equipment
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of mobile equipment including but not limited to tractors, skid steer, RTV’s, telehandler, sitdown forklift, aerial manilfts, etc.
• Requires recall and application of simple or routine rules and/or procedures.
• Comprehension – listen to directions, follow instructions, pay attention to details
• Quality/Customer Focus – commitment to excellence in quality, viewing each customer brand as the most important customer.
• Communicate effectively at all times with co-workers.

Nice To Haves

• Two year degree with a minimum of one year hands on experience or 5 years of direct hands on experience in mechanical maintenance or millwright field.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs the conveyors including but not limited to. Belt conveyors, elevator leg conveyors, screw conveyors, drag conveyors, and pneumatic conveying systems.
• Maintains and repairs pumps including but not limited to positive displacement pumps, centrifugal pumps, air operated diaphragm pumps. etc
• Repairs and replaces seals including but not limited to packing seals, mechanical seals, single, double, and triple lip seals, etc.
• Troubleshoot, maintains, and rebuilds centrifuges
• Understands and uses Ultrasound technology to identify leaks, check health of bearings, motors, gearboxes, piping thicknesses, tank thicknesses, pressure vessel thicknesses, etc. to predetermine failures and help determine future capital expenses
• Understands and uses vibration tools to troubleshoot, perform root cause techniques, and predict failures of equipment. Also to determine if the vibration is caused by looseness, bearing defect, or balance.
• Able to eefectively use alignment tools align pumps, motors, gearboxes, sheaves
• Understands and uses best practices set forth by machine lubrication technical
• Understands and troubleshoots steam systems, and their components including but not limited to boilers, steam traps, steam pumping stations, pressure reducing valves, strainers, pressure regulating valve, Etc.
• Assists project managers with preferred mechanical technologies for new projects
• Works with Inventory/Warehouse personnel to ensure spare parts inventory is kept up and all critical spare parts are kept to meet min/max requirements
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Makes the necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all related equipment and attends training classes when available.
• Applies root cause analysis theory and corrective action steps for continuous improvement.
• Supports plant management efforts for improving production efficiencies with mechanical resources.
• Completes all required safety training and complies with all safety policies.
• Follows all department procedural policies and participates in team concept approach.
• Performs maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with quality and GMP requirements; always adheres to all equipment safety, quality, and GMP requirements.
• Completes work orders on all work performed.
• Enters actual time, parts, or material used onto each work order.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks for equipment and facility in accordance with manufacturer's and/or engineering guidelines.
• Coordinates all PMs with manufacturing, quality control, and management.
• Provide assistance to other maintenance employees as able and assigned
• Assist in the completion of capital and maintenance projects as able and assigned.
• Look for opportunities to help work get done safer, faster and more cost effective.
• Participate in company activities such as; Safety Committee, Audit committees, employee task forces, etc., when requested.
• Required to work during the shutdown time to complete work orders.
• Works assigned overtime as needed as well as on call requirements
• Perform any additional duties or tasks assigned by management.
• Keeps work area clean and free from all safety hazards which requires regular bending and occasional lifting.
• Drives Company utility vehicles as necessary in order to perform tasks assigned by plant management, which may include but are not limited to: responding to plant or staff emergencies and/or picking up, dropping off or transporting parts, equipment, instruments, supplies and other materials necessary to ensure that the machinery and equipment in the plant remain in good working order.
• Completes tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Superintendent, other plant Superintendents or Shift Supervisors.
• Actively participates in Shift/Team activities including complying with best practices, standard operating procedures and development, maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.
• Actively participates in job-related training as required.
• Maintains instrumentation/electrical certifications
• Understands and follows all requirements for the NFPA and NEC
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.
• Safety sensitive position that maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules, and procedures.
• Ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to.
• Completes required training for jobs and tasks prior to being assigned work.
• Ensures area is maintained in orderly and safe manner.
• Promptly reports unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards.
• Promptly reports all incidents to management as soon as practicable; no later than 24 hours from time of incident.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees