Description:

Performs maintenance in all areas of the plant on a scheduled or emergency basis:

Mechanical repairs on pumps, valves, and heat exchangers

Electrical repairs on motors, motor starters; running conduit and pulling wires for new installations

Building repairs and cleaning

Moves, sets, calibrates, as needed, controls such as knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms, on control panels to control process variables such as flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, and chemicals, by automatic regulation and remote control of processing units, such as heaters, coolers, thermal oxidizer, compressors, exchangers, and other units.

Determines malfunctioning units by observing control instruments, such as meters and gauges or by automatic warning signals, such as lights and sounding of horns.

Inspects equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction such as leaks, breakages and faulty valves.

Communicates directly with production to coordinate maintenance and repair work.

Patrols units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions.

Performs preventive maintenance activities as required.

Assists with new installations and other projects, as requested by the supervisor.

Works with contractors to plan and implement installation of new equipment or systems.

Participates in safety, health, and environmental programs.

Knows and understands city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to maintenance and plant equipment, and works in a manner to ensure that these regulations are met at all times.

Participates in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.

Be available for overtime work on a scheduled or call-in basis as required.

Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Skills:

Maintenance technician, Troubleshooting, Mechanical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Welding, Preventive maintenance, Repair

Top Skills Details:

Maintenance technician,Troubleshooting

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Preventative Maintenance Experience

Welding (MIG/Stick/ARC)

Type of Equipment:

• Screw conveyors

• Drag conveyors

• Bucket elevators

• Bearings

• Corn flaker rolls

• Boiler

• Belt conveyors

• Turn heads

• Diverters

• Hammermills (corn grinder)

• Maintain boiler and steam system

• Gearboxes

• Welding as needed

• Light electrical and electrical as needed

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.