Plant Technician

POET • Fairmont, NE

5d • 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.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule, transitioning between day and night shifts every six weeks.
• Comfortable working 12-hour workdays and be able to meet call-in requirements as needed.
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hazardous material suit, hearing protection, and harness.
• Must be able to use the following equipment/tools, with training provided (not all encompassing): forklift, power washer, pallet jack, hoist systems, scissor lifts, JLG lifts, telehandlers, Front End Loaders, various hand tools, and computers.
• Frequently: Sitting in a chair in the Control Room while operating the plant
• Walk indoors and outdoors sometimes over rough, uneven, or wet/slick surfaces
• Carry to up to 15lbs
• Climb stairs and/or ladders
• Stand indoors to clean and maintain areas
• Reach at arm’s length to gather samples
• Be in awkward back, shoulder, wrists, and hand positions
• Use coordination and grip, with a force of up to 50lbs
• Bend while standing
• Use repetitive arm motions to wipe down and maintain work area
• Climb in and out of Powered Industrial Vehicles
• Occasionally: Lift up to 50lbs, with or without assistance
• Carry up to 40 lbs, with or without assistance
• Push with a force of 10lbs, with or without assistance
• Pull with a force of up to 85lbs, with or without assistance
• Bend, twist, turn, kneel, and crouch, while holding light and medium weighted objects

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.
• 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.

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

• Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours available on day ONE!
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• 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