Maintenance Tech, Van Buren

Tate & Lyle is a global provider of ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage, and other industries, operating from more than 30 locations around the world.  Through large scale, efficient manufacturing plants.  Tate & Lyle turns raw materials into distinctive, high-quality ingredients.  The ingredients and solutions add taste, texture, nutrition, and increased functionality to products that millions of people around the world use or consume every day.  We are the secret ingredient to make food extraordinary in some of the world’s best loved brands.

ROLE PURPOSE:  

The maintenance technician role should be capable of performing all routine and most non-routine equipment, building and ground maintenance work, oversee and aid contractors, and effectively communicate with other plant personnel.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Understand and adhere to corporate policies and procedures

·         Perform welding, plumbing, pipefitting, metal fabrication, equipment troubleshooting, and installation of equipment

·         Perform basic electrical testing and troubleshooting of motor starters, drives, controls, etc.

·         Ability to wear PPE and other safety equipment

·         Technical knowledge of pumps, gear boxes, hydraulics, and other equipment

·         Ability to read blueprints, and P&ID’s, and other drawings

·         Assist and perform trouble shooting/repairs to multiple types of equipment

·         Follow procedures and SOP’s guidelines

·         Interface with plant personnel, contractors, and vendors

·         Perform site safety, GMP conditions, and safety concerns and observations

·         Ability to use hand, air, and power tools

·         Ability to lift and maneuverer fifty (50) pounds without mechanical assistance

·         Provide off-shift coverage and call-ins

·         Knowledge of Microsoft applications for data entry/document creation

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

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Understanding of basic electricity (qualified Worker)

·         Understanding of pumps, compressors, blowers, etc.

·         Understanding of conveyors and power transmission equipment

·         Mobile Equipment Training- Forktruck

·         Permit Systems

·         Annual Propylene Training

·         Fire Safety and Prevention Training

·         Working at Heights Training

·         LTT (Lock, tag, try) Training

·         Hotworks Training

·         Confined Space Training

·         Combustible Dust Training

·         Annual SPCC Training