Maintenance Technician

Position Summary: 

Maintenance Technician I performs maintenance activities including but not limited to equipment, buildings, grounds, utilities and other devices on a 24/7 schedule in order to maintain the corn milling operation safe and efficient, complying with food safety and process quality standards. Must be willing to work overtime and respond to call-in work. Supports the Maintenance team to provide 24/7 coverage as per the schedule provided by the Maintenance Supervision.

 

• All job duties require attention to safe operation and demonstration of safe work habits and behaviors. This includes the use of appropriate personal protective equipment for the job task.
• Observe all Safety and Food Safety guidelines and adhere to all company rules and policies as well as good manufacturing practices.
• Responsible for operating wastewater equipment and ensuring the equipment is properly cleaned and maintained.
• Ensure facility is operating according to all TCEQ and EPA regulations
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the wastewater and water supply areas and ensure daily, weekly, and monthly operating schedules are completed.
• Responsible for accurately recoding all data and maintaining accurate logbooks.
• Works at all areas of the plant including, indoors, outdoors , confined spaces, and  working at heights with the proper PPE.
• Operates fork trucks.
• Complete any and all other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
• Abide by all company rules and policies as well as good manufacturing practices.
• Observes all Safety and Food Safety guidelines and uses proper safety equipment at all times.

Skill/Experience Requirements:

• Completion of an apprenticeship program and/or 3 years of equivalent maintenance experience preferred.
• Basic PC/Laptop hardware & software knowledge and experience preferred.
• LOTO training and experience required.
• Ability to read and understand SOP’s, prints and manuals required.
• Good organizational and communication skills required.
• Experience as welder. Able to weld regular steel preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment required.
• Able to drive a fork truck safely required.
• Must be able to proficiently read and write in English for the purposes of record keeping and safety training and processes.
• Attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious environment required

​​​​​​​Work Schedule:

• 24-hour coverage is required.  Employees work rotating schedule, the details of which will be discussed during the recruiting process.
• Must be willing to work overtime and varied schedules as necessitated by operations.