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Maintenance Technician

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Job ID 2024-6753

Employment Type Regular Full-Time

Category Maintenance

Shift Rotating Day/Night

Travel Required None

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Position Location(s) US-OH-Marion

ABOUT POET

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty years our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and leader in bio-based products in the world. Beyond our world-class culture, POET team members enjoy competitive pay and benefits including;

• $22-$26 per hour
• Schedule: Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, or 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, or 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a rotating on-call duty
• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses, and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
• Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person -- mentally, physically, and spiritually
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Excellent work-life balance with a 'family-first' culture
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient repair, preventative maintenance, and cleaning of all equipment associated with plant processes. Team members in this position will also perform maintenance tasks on all plant equipment. Maintenance Technicians are accountable for communicating any issues to the management team. Maintenance Technicians should be knowledgeable of process flow, computerized equipment and have an awareness of hazards associated with the process as well as display an understanding and ability to execute standard operating procedures (SOPs).  As a team member grows in their skill and experience levels they are expected to become proficient in all maintenance functions at the Bioprocessing facility and be capable of training other team members in all areas. Continuous plant operation may require the Maintenance Technician to work 12-hour shifts and/or meet call-in requirements as needed.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, or 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, or 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a rotating on-call duty

DURING A TYPICAL DAY (IF THERE IS ONE) ...

Coordinate work functions with fellow team members and other departments within POET.

Maintain boiler and cooling tower systems including water testing and adjusting.

Maintain all plant equipment including, but not limited to: centrifuges (decanters and corn oil), pumps, motors, gearboxes, minor electrical systems, PLC's, heat exchangers, compressors, grain handling equipment, and fans or blowers. 

Troubleshoot equipment issues

Perform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) functions on the equipment.

Operate, maintain, and clean the water filtration equipment.

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