Maintenance Technician
$60,466–$78,478 year
On-siteCasselton, North Dakota, United States
Job Summary
Conduct daily maintenance, servicing, and inspection of all processing equipment at the North Dakota Soybean Processing Plant. Perform routine upkeep, repairs, and installation projects while troubleshooting issues to prevent downtime. Execute highly skilled tasks including fabrication, welding, cutting, blueprint reading, and carpentry as needed. Fully participate in safety, food safety, and quality programs, adhering to OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and environmental standards. Complete documentation, manage inventory, and perform general housekeeping. Work rotating shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays for emergency repairs.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Intermediate to advanced level of understanding of mechanical maintenance
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
- Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Basic mathematical skills (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Ability to accept and follow directions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to apply common sense and logical thought process to interpret oral and written communications and recommend alternative solutions to mechanical problems
- Ability to read blueprints
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment
- Ability to perform heavy lifting that includes up to 50 lbs. daily, 100 lbs. occasionally, and ask for assistance on anything over 100 lbs.
- Ability to climb ladders or stairs repeatedly to significant elevation
- At least 30 feet before a rest, and a total height of up to 120 feet
- Manual dexterity e.g., ability to grasp, manipulate and assemble small objects
- Ability to safely walk on barge surface(s) and on top of railcars
- Ability to work in confined spaces and around deep water
- Ability to swim
- Ability to be able to use a 300 pound rated ladder on regular basis
- Ability to grasp and reach constantly/continuously
- Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio
- Ability to understand and communicate written instructions
- Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions
- Ability to work the entire normally scheduled shift (including rotating shifts) and overtime when necessary
- Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels
- Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable
- Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable
- Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed
- Uses peripheral vision and depth perception for tasks being performed
- Ability to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
- Frequently required to use personal protective equipment
- Exposure to such conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poor ventilation that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin
- Travel, up to 5% travel may be required and may include off-site training
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in maintenance
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