Plant Maintenance Tech III - Idaho Pacific Holdings

Job Title: Plant Maintenance Tech III - All shifts & departments

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Status: Full-Time, hourly, non-exempt

Summary

The Plant Maintenance Tech must have a Safety-First mentality and be trained in and adhere to LOTO procedures, Confined Space Safety, GMP & Food Safety as well as all OSHA required safety training.

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Plant Maintenance Tech is responsible for Preventive, Corrective, Emergency & Safety Maintenance of all processing equipment in all areas of the plant up to and including the Wastewater treatment plant. Duties include but are not limited to; troubleshooting, inspection, testing & diagnostics, removal and replacement of parts and or equipment.

Position Roles & Responsibilities:

• Ability to perform maintenance up to and including, inspection of equipment, motor & gearbox replacement, bearing & seal replacement as well major component removal & replacement.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment failure and implement corrective action for repair.
• Ability to clean, lubricate and adjust process equipment as needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot intermediate electrical components and repair as needed.
• Ability to effectively fabricate & weld all metals, emphasis on stainless steel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Maintenance Manager.
• Ability to keep accurate documentation and record keeping.
• Ability to identify Safety hazards and put corrective actions in place.
• Keep work areas clean and free from debris.
• Must complete all required training certificates in designated areas.
• Boiler training & certification is required.
• Ability to use COGZ program to generate work orders and PM's.
• Ability to order parts and materials when necessary.
• Consistently collect and file all the checklists and paperwork.
• Utilization of excel for budget tracking purposes.
• Complete all other tasks & responsibilities as assigned by management.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Must possess a strong mechanical aptitude with focus in a plant environment.
• Must be able to follow operational instructions.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, schematics used to identify critical parts & systems.
• Must be certified in LOTO, Confined Space & Forklift Safety.
• Must provide own hand tools with a lockable toolbox.
• Welding & Electrical experience a plus.
• Must have a basic understanding of Microsoft office.
• Complete understanding of SOP development & training.

Education:

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Tech school or job-related 5+ years' experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, bend or move repetitively for up to 12 hours.
• Shift work required and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs without assistance and 100lbs with assistance.
• Ability to tolerate dusty environments as well as chemical residue smells.
• Bending, stretching, lifting, climbing & crawling are required on a regular basis.
• Must be able and willing to work in a plant environment with exposure to hot & cold, steam, dust, wet/humid conditions with low lit areas and loud noises.

Working Conditions:

Idaho Pacific Colorado is a normal processing plant environment. Hours are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Disclaimer:

The purpose of this Job Description is to document the major aspects of this position. This description should not be construed as all-encompassing or as an exhaustive list of the responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions necessary for this position. Idaho Pacific reserves the right to make changes and modifications to this description, associated duties and requirements as necessary.

Idaho Pacific Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer / M / F / Disabled / V