Maintenance Technician

United Ag Cooperative • Lake Odessa, MI

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About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing plant mechanical equipment. Ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company. The Technician will work an 8-hour shift schedule, 5 days a week and share a rotating weekly after hours on call shift. They may also be utilized in the material handling grain departments and other departments as needed. This position requires a great deal of flexibility and the ability to adapt to change.

Requirements

• Minimum of a two-year degree from a technical/vocational school, military background or 3 years' work experience in a technical or related field.
• Must have the ability to work effectively with computerized maintenance management system and instruct others on its operation.
• Maintenance background that includes welding, electrical and mechanical trouble shooting.
• Proficiency with basic office software.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the plant maintenance program
• Monitor the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiates reordering when necessary.
• Responsible for maintaining all aspects of the plant and associated equipment.
• Keep the maintenance shop and plant in a neat and organized manner.
• Help with computerized maintenance management system for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment.
• Prepare reports, analyze data, and make recommendations for improving plant operations or solving maintenance-related problems.
• Have a good working knowledge of pump, valves, centrifuges, conveyors, rolling stock, and grain handling equipment.
• Monitor and repair plant pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Participate with plant safety programs: lock out tag out and confined space entry.
• Initiate and implement the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the ethanol industry, with an emphasis on preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Monitor's operation of plant equipment and systems.
• Review the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Carry out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Ensures city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the maintenance department are met at all times.
• Coordinate activities with other departments.
• Communicate directly with the operations department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
• Communicate directly with QA laboratory to ensure effective participation by maintenance technicians in the implementation of QA policies and procedures.
• Follow plant policy procedures required to ensure plant safety and cleanliness.
• Assist with implementing plant improvements and expansions.
• Heavy equipment experience, lift truck, wheel loader, & man lift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree