About this role
Grain Processing Corporation, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Maintenance Technician in Washington, Indiana. This role will help analyze, trouble shoot, and correct mechanical problems, repair and overhaul mechanical equipment and controls throughout the process.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Service equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty mechanical components. • Plan for and perform preventative maintenance to manufacturing equipment. • Determine need for, analyze, and make necessary running adjustments, repairs, and overhauls. • Perform work safely, requiring a thorough knowledge of mechanical principles and relationships. • Read blueprints, technical drawings, manuals, and procedures. • Understand process flows. • Use hand, power, and shop tools to repair and maintain the safe and efficient operation of equipment. • Fabricate parts by using machines and tools common to the trade, including welding. • Perform work in accordance with all safety rules and regulations and plant policies and procedures • At times, be part of a mechanical team on major installation, working with other trades, such as electricians, machinists and process employees. • Climb, bend, crawl, squat, and maneuver body into various positions in order to access all parts of equipment that require service or repair. • On scheduled off-shift, may be called upon to do emergency repairs in the process. • Perform other mechanical/maintenance duties as assigned. • Work as a team with mechanical and electrical maintenance technicians and production operators to troubleshoot and repair equipment problems in the mill. • Determine possible alternatives to planned or standard procedures. • Determine when and what PPE is required for tasks. • Determine when and what permits are necessary to complete an assigned task. • Determine pipe specification requirements. • Operate fork trucks, aerial man lifts, and other equipment. • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Advanced training in mechanical maintenance a plus. • Welding Skills (Arc and Tig) • Plasma cutter and acetylene torch experience • Understanding and knowledge of tools used in maintenance • Millwright Skills • Computer Skills • Must be able to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing • Must be able to work with minimal supervision
EXPERIENCE: • Two years of previous experience as a Maintenance Technician in an industrial setting or equivalent. Must demonstrate a steady, consistent, and dependable work history.
OTHER: • Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shift (days, nights, weekends, and holidays). • Must be able to work overtime.