SummaryAs the Maintenance Technician, you will be a maintenance crew member assigned to perform maintenance which includes areas of expertise in welding, mechanical maintenance, and mechanical troubleshooting and repair. Your primary goal is to assure safe and efficient production by responding to changing conditions in timely manner.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Arc and MIG-Tig welding
Working in all areas of the plant
Trouble shooting and repair of pumps/ auto valves
Trouble shooting and repair of grain system
Performing preventative maintenance
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, faulty valves and pumps
Determines repair and maintenance of equipment
Patrols units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions
Lubricates equipment
Qualifications:
3+ year of mechanical experience or Maintenance Tech Degree
High School Diploma or GED required with preference of Maintenance Tech Degree
Familiarity with industrial equipment operations and care
Experience with Arc and MIG-Tig welding preferred
Mechanical background with bearing changes, pumps, conveyors, etc.
Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge in the areas of planning, organizing, interpersonal communications
Must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps, lift up to 60 lbs, and work at heights.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
The employee is regularly exposed to dusty conditions.
The employee is regularly exposed to high noise environments.
The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather in all conditions.
The employee will regularly be exposed to chemicals used in the process
Green Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.Equal Opportunity EmployerTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.Company DescriptionGreen Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a leading biorefining company advancing the transition to a low-carbon world through the production of renewable fuels and sustainable, high-impact ingredients. The company leverages agricultural, biological, and fermentation expertise to transform annually renewable crops into low-carbon energy and sustainable feedstocks. Green Plains is actively deploying carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions, with three of its facilities set to begin carbon capture later this year. Through innovation and operational excellence, Green Plains is reducing the carbon intensity of its products while delivering value to stakeholders. For more information, visit .#INDSJ
