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FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES, LLC Plant Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift) in ESTHERVILLE, Iowa
Schedule:Monday-Friday, 12:00am (midnight) - 8:00am
Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website atfuillc.com{target="_blank"}to learn more!
Central Bi-Products is a full-service rendering company that operates out of three locations to produce safe, sustainable feed ingredients. Better feed makes better food. Learn more about what we do atcentralbi.com/{target="_blank"}.
We are seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician to join our 3rd shift team in Estherville, IA! We offer a starting wage of$24.67/Hr.plus$1/Hr. night shift and $2/Hr. weekend shiftdifferentials and regular pay increases. Our complete benefits package includeshealth, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!
Areas of Accountability
All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork
Plant Maintenance Technicians maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install various types of equipment throughout the plant. The technician functions in a team environment but must also be able to work independently as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Work safely following all company safety policies, practices, procedures and improvement initiatives
Maintain, troubleshoot, and service all material handling and production equipment in all areas of the facility
Operate bobcats, forklifts, farm tractors, bucket trucks, boom trucks, and aerial lifts
Correctly operate welders, acetylene torches, and air plasma cutters
Maintain all liquid (water, grease, or oil) distribution systems
Record data and analyze information to determine inconsistencies that may require corrective action
Correctly operate and maintain equipment and tools required for fabrication and maintenance
General housekeeping duties, including painting and/or scrubbing with detergent solutions
Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal work load.
Qualifications
High school diploma/GED or higher
Experience in a manufacturing environment with a mechanical and/or electrical discipline
Ability to correctly operate welders, acetylene torches, and air plasma cutters
Knowledge of safety procedures including but not limited to: confined space entry, line opening, fall protection, lockout tagout, and hot work
Occasionally push and/or pull heavy objects (approx. 200 lbs. max)
Occasionally lift up to 100 lbs. from floor to waist level
Frequently bend at the waist and/or knees
Frequently climb stairs and/or ladders (up to 40 ft.)
Ability to distinguish colors (i.e., wire codes)
Tolerance of varying environmental conditions - heat, cold, and/or wet and slippery conditions
Effectively communicate with supervisors and co-workers and follow written and/or verbal instructions
Accurately read and understand signs, labels, warnings, directions, operator manuals, service manuals, and wiring schematics associated with the maintenance and/or operation of instruments and equipment
Accurately perform basic mathematical skills
Ability to work varying shifts or extra hours on short notice to fill in for absent co-worker, accommodate a heavier than normal workload, or to assist with special projects