Maintenance Tech

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing routine preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for inspecting equipment regularly for signs of malfunctions and use mechanical expertise to ensure top level operation of equipment. The Maintenance Technician will also be required to follow all safety policies and perform their duty in a safe manner. 

Below is a listing of the job functions this position performs:

• Perform routine preventative maintenance safely for each piece of equipment
• Inspect equipment regularly for signs of malfunctions, including visual inspections, and listening for irregular noises
• Read and comply with our safety standards on work order services, modifications, or installation of machinery
• Identity and replace worn or damaged parts in a timely manner
• Perform emergency repairs on varies types of machinery
• Maintain machinery and the workplace in a state of appropriate cleanliness
• Use a variety of power and hand tools to perform job functions 
• Maintain a safe and clean environment
• Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Good communication & written skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work in loud noise environments
• Ability to read and interpret documents (safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals).
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting of up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely. 
• Ability to adhere to all PPE policies

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Lab Tech
• 6 months or more of work experience preferred in a manufacturing environment 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Normal Office     
• Heavy work (lift 30-50 lbs.)
• Light work (lift 10 lbs.)     
• Very heavy work (lift over 50 lbs.)
• Medium work (lift 11-30 lbs.) 

Other physical requirements (note):

• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor environments
• Ability to work in loud environments
• Ability to work in dusty environments
• Ability to perform duties such as bending, lifting, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely
• Ability to drive company owned or personal vehicle
• Ability to work on call if needed 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

It is the policy of Shell Rock Soy Processing to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Shell Rock Soy Processing will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.