Plant Maintenance Technician

Company Description

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision. We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one that the people of Tessenderlo Kerley find rewarding, empowering and meaningful.

If you want the work you do to make a positive impact on the world in which we live, and work alongside innovative, quality-focused people of vision, Tessenderlo Kerley is the right place for you.

Job Description

Boost Your Career in Maintenance with a High-Impact Team!

Are you a skilled maintenance professional with a passion for keeping operations running smoothly and safely? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment, tackling a variety of mechanical challenges while ensuring compliance with safety regulations? If so, we’d love for you to join our dedicated Maintenance team in Defiance, Ohio!

We're looking for a Maintenance Technician (Maintenance B) who will play a crucial role in keeping our plant operations reliable and safe. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team focused on preventative maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, safety compliance and continuous operational improvements.

What You’ll Do:

🛠️ Preventative Maintenance & Repair: Conduct routine inspections, maintenance and plant equipment and instrumentation repairs.

🚧 Safety & Compliance: Participate actively in plant safety initiatives, perform regular safety inspections, and ensure strict adherence to OSHA, NDEQ, RCRA, HM-126, MSHA, DOT and other applicable regulations.

🔍 Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving: Diagnose and resolve equipment issues efficiently, coordinating contractor assistance when needed.

📋 Maintenance Management: Use our work order system to prioritize tasks, manage timely completion of repairs, and maintain organized inventory and maintenance supplies.

🌨️ Facility Upkeep: Operate plant equipment for seasonal maintenance such as snow clearing and ice removal.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Good mechanical aptitude and technical troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to read and understand technical materials and equipment manuals.

• Basic mathematical and analytical skills.

• Metal fabrication and welding experience preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Basic computer literacy.

• Excellent organizational abilities, attention to detail and a proactive approach.

• Flexibility to work overtime and handle on-call maintenance duties.

• Physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs and work in varying conditions.

Why Join Us?

✅ Contribute directly to a stable, safety-driven organization.

✅ Work within a supportive, team-oriented environment.

✅ Grow your skillset through diverse maintenance projects and responsibilities.

✅ Enjoy opportunities for professional development and growth.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and become a vital part of our thriving Maintenance team!

Additional Information

Why join Tessenderlo Kerley:

Working at Tessenderlo Kerley

• Work/life balance
• Fun and rewarding environment
• Learning, development and teamwork
• Community involvement/outreach
• Challenging and meaningful work

Benefits & Rewards:

• Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (Low employee premiums!)
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of employee contribution
• 401(k) company retirement contribution at year-end, equal to 4% of annual base salary
• Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
• Life Insurance (2x annual base salary)
• Paid vacation and sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
• Adoption Assistance: Up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
• Paid maternity and parental time off
• Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Telemedicine program for you and your dependents
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Company referral program

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is part of Tessenderlo Group (Euronext: TESB), a global industrial group that focuses on agriculture, valorizing bio-residual