Maintenance Technician

General Description:
Supports and maintains facilities including building infrastructure, utility systems, grounds, chemical process equipment, filling and packaging equipment, third party contractor management and site security.

Principal Responsibilities:
Security, repair and maintenance of overall building, utilities, chemical process equipment, and external equipment including but not limited to:
* Air quality testing
* Spare parts ordering
* Tool and inventory management
* Equipment demo and installation
* General knowledge of process operations
* Assisting and directing Contractors
* Ammonia refrigeration system maintenance, including steam, water and compressed gas systems
* Forklift and Manlift operation
* Utilizing CMMS systems to establish procedures, prioritize and record maintenance tasks

This position will be an on-call after hours call-in responder

Qualifications:
* Two year technical degree related to Industrial Facilities Maintenance
* General knowledge of mechanical systems and electrical repair and refrigeration principles
* Entry level understanding of pipefitting, liquid, compressed gas and HVAC systems
* Professional communication skills
* Welding and fabrication skills a plus

Physical demands:
While performing duties of job, workers are constantly required to bend, lift, walk, or carry equipment. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, or occasionally transport up to 600 pounds on wheeled carts or dollies. This position may require changing shifts or working more than 8 successive hours to meet occasional production or manpower demands.

Work environment:
Work may be performed under extreme outdoor weather conditions including hot and cold ambient temperatures, snow and rain. Workers will be required to work in a plant environment where there are constant moderate noise levels and occasional loud noise levels; and occasional temperature extremes. Employees will be expected to work around, with, and adjacent to potentially dangerous equipment, chemicals, and processes. Workers would be expected to wear appropriate safety gear and follow safety procedures for each situation as required or desired. Job requirements will occasional dictate working over six feet above the floor or ground, or inside of confined spaces.