Mechanical & Pipe Technician

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Roquette America – Bargaining Unit Job Description 

Job Identification: 
Title: Mechanical/Piping Technician
Labor Grade: 7 
Department: Maintenance 
Supervisor Title: Maintenance Associate Team Leader / Team Leader 

Job Summary: 
• Supports and adheres to all safety, environmental and quality requirements. 
• Qualifies and maintains proficiency in all applicable technical skills and meets job 
description requirements for those positions. 
• Responsible for maintenance and improvements of machines such as: mechanical rotating 
equipment, conveying equipment, vibrating equipment, mechanical drives, and the 
support for each. 
• Responsibilities include maintenance improvements of piping in our plant such as: pipe, 
fittings, valves, spouts, chutes, and some thin metal fabrication and repairs. Also includes 
some minor carpentry and insulation work. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Essential functions and additional responsibilities: 
• Wears designated PPE 
• Qualified and physically able to wear and work in a dust mask and full-face respirator 
• Protects safety, the environment and quality craftsmanship in all situations 
• May work rotating shifts as scheduled 
• Qualifies to drive a fork lift, JLG, and carry deck crane on an as-needed basis 
• Troubleshoot and repair assets to their desired operating function. 
• Works with operation employees to troubleshoot equipment repairs and modifications. 
• Works closely with employees, contractors and outside personnel 
• Communicates effectively, both written and verbal, with employees, contractors and 
outside personnel 
• Completes shop papers with detailed description of work performed during the repair and 
time to complete the task. 
• Performs assigned computer functions 
• Safely lifts tools, parts and equipment, using others or mechanical means to ensure a safe 
lift. 
• Ascends and descends stairs up to 12 stories 
• Works in hot and humid inside environment 
• Works outside in all seasons 
• Carries out work plan and housekeeping schedule as defined in Shop Papers or specified 
by Associate Team Leader/ Team Leader 
• Performs essential functions of the job he/she is assigned to perform 

Accountabilities: Satisfactory performance of this job yields the following results – 
- On budget safety, environmental and quality performance 
- Quality job performance, meeting technical and time expectations 
- A clean and tidy workplace 
- Positive interaction and good morale with employees, contractors and outside 
personnel 

Job Specifications: 
• Adheres to all safety, environmental, and quality requirements 
• Is able to operate hand and power tools, welding, rigging, exhibits troubleshooting skills, 
has pipe design skills, ability to read blueprints and P&ID. Skills in maintaining turbines 
and compressor, general lubrication knowledge and high mechanical skills. 
• Performs emergent, reactive, and mechanical PM lubrication tasks. 
• Commonly uses a computer to perform various functions. 
• Performs assigned environmental and housekeeping tasks 
• Requires minimal supervision to perform assigned duties 
• Assists in developing standardized mechanical methods, hardware, system designs and 
maintaining piping and process standards while installing new piping and rotating 
equipment. 
• Fits and performs socket weld, butt weld and threaded pipe. 
• Runs and bends SS tubing. 
• Runs groove pipe. 
• Fabricates CPVC, PVC, Fibercast piping. 
• Qualifies as a certified rigger. 
• Recommends and acts on preventative maintenance on mechanical and piping systems. 
• Uses shop papers to clearly document recommendations and provide precise/concise 
description of work completed. 
• Completes basic sheet metal work. i.e. guards. 
• Completes activities or projects on time and within budget. 
• Recommends improvements on existing mechanical and piping systems. 
• Assists in developing work standards, methods and equipment design. 
• Identifies spare parts and inventory levels on newly installed equipment and mechani