. is seeking to hire a Maintenance Technician for our client in Ames IA!
Benefits Available!
Weekly Pay!
$28.00/Hour

DESCRIPTION:

Purpose of the position:
The Maintenance Technician maintains equipment through effective maintenance programs and observes and assures a safe and healthy work environment to produce the agreed volume of products in conformity with Client SHE requirements, OSHA compliance, and best practices, and other relevant laws and regulations.

Responsibilities:
Contribute to the improvement of the overall performance of the plant by participating in the Pendergrass Leadership Team.
Coordinate activities within the premix plant to gain efficient production of finished products.
Plan and execute an efficient maintenance program to ensure minimization of downtime due to equipment failures.
Ensure that the agreed shipping dates of products are met in a timely manner.
Ensure the working environment is safe and compliant with Client standards.
Enforce compliance of the production organization with the established requirement for Client SHE or Quality, cGMPs, ISO, work processes, and other rules and regulations.
Ensure the plant is in good condition for day-to-day operations.
Ensure the short- and long-term availability of a competent, trained workforce as it relates to simplistic maintenance tasks operators can be trained to perform.
Plan and coordinate deliveries of raw materials to ensure continued production of finished materials.
Authorize overtime as required.
Evaluate worker’s conditions to ensure safe operations.
Contact outside vendors as required for maintenance and repairs.
Contact vendors to order and coordinate deliveries of raw materials and other goods and services as required.

Knowledge and educational level:
High School education or equivalent and minimum of three years related experience; five years preferred.
Understanding of weights and measurements.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good knowledge required including:
Mechanical, electrical, operational, welding
Must possess blend plant equipment knowledge and troubleshooting abilities.
Managerial and social skills.
Good people skills.
Good leadership skills.
Good organization skills.
High degree of personal values, including strong ethics and business judgment
Good business ethics.
Knowledge and use of computers and computer-controlled equipment and systems.

Required level of experience:
Minimum three years related experience; five years preferred, in the following areas:
Feed Mill or Premix production.
Experience in and demonstration of leadership abilities and managerial skills.
Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, while also learning Client SHE & Quality & Security standards.
Commitment to FAMI-QS, ISO 9001, and other regulatory requirements.
Basic experience required in mechanical, electrical, and operational oversight.
Experience in the use of weights and measurements systems.
Experience in the use of computers and computer systems.