Plant Technician

POET • Fairmont, NE

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a world-class team where technology, teamwork, and hands-on expertise come together to drive a global bioprocessing operation 24/7. As a Plant Technician, you'll operate advanced processing equipment, perform hands-on maintenance, and help keep a highly automated facility running safely and efficiently. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy problem-solving, working with technology, and staying active in a fast-paced environment while gaining valuable experience in industrial operations and maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge in math, reading comprehension and mechanical reasoning required.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills as well as the ability to embrace change.
• You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite.
• You’re capable of learning new programs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a production environment preferred (for Plant Technician I).
• Documented successful performance as a Plant Technician I or equivalent work experience required (for Plant Technician II).
• Documented proficiency in the skills listed in the Plant Technician III Skills Checklist (for Plant Technician III).
• Experience with software systems, such as Maximo, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate all processes associated with the plant where required.
• Perform maintenance and basic repairs of plant equipment and document these activities.
• Operate the DCS (Distributed Control System) for the plant.
• Safely perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Follow procedures for plant start-up, shut-down, cleaning, and batching.
• Maintain accurate and timely logs.
• Collect and test quality control samples, interpret QA/QC results and make adjustments to optimize plant operations, timely and accurately document results and enter results into our data collection system, PI.
• Assist in removal, installation, rebuild, and performance of preventive and predictive maintenance on all equipment associated with plant processes.
• Help keep your plant clean by following the sanitation schedule and completing all tasks as assigned.
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance
• Generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses
• Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
• Competitive pay
• Shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
• Multifaceted wellness program
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED