Maintenance Operator

Maintenance Operator

Fort Dodge, IA, US

3 days ago

Requisition ID: 1218

Job Title: Maintenance Operator

Property of: CJ Bio America

1946 Harvest Ave.

Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Job #: PROD_R_ Maintenance Operator

REV: 11/21/2024

Department: Refinery

Reports to: Supervisor of Refinery

Career Path: T

Function: Production

Full-Time

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Maintain and facilitate the repair of equipment, valves and piping in the Refinery building. Calibration / testing of refinery instrumentation (Process pH probes, magnetic separators etc.)

Essential Job Functions

Repair minor problems that arise with equipment and machines, including but not limited to: gaskets, couplers, broken chains, air knockers, minor alignment issues and worn part replacement;

Troubleshoot and assist with overall process problems that arise, including but not limited to identifying sources of equipment malfunction and fluid leaks

Assist in scheduling equipment time for reliability department, including but not limited to oil changes, belt changes and PM's

Clean, organize and maintain an inventory of spare parts

Enter work requests into SAP

Complete documentation following company guidelines and in a timely manner.

Communicate repair orders to appropriate personnel in a timely manner;

Calibrate pH and/or conductivity probes;

Strength test magnetic separators

Maintain / organize the refinery tools and spare parts in a 5S compliant manner

Assist in the completion of Safe Work Permits, Lock Out Tag, 1st line breaks as needed

Perform preventative maintenance on refinery equipment

Adhere to all regulatory and safety regulations required by PSM, MOC, OSHA, Food Safety, CJ Bio America, and State of Iowa;

Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of industrial mechanical equipment and maintenance

Organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics

Work in a safe manner;

Proficient computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Office Suite, SAP

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Thorough understand of safety and regulatory practices, guidelines, rules and laws

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Business needs may require additional hours worked, including overtime as needed and approved by management.

Ability to work a flexible schedule and be on-call

This position works in production areas; Exposures include moving parts, high noise levels, vibrations, varying atmospheric conditions, hot and cold temperatures, chemicals, high pressure steam and dust, and outdoor weather conditions

This position does not supervise the work of others

Prolonged periods of walking, standing, stretching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling as required

Frequently ascends/descends stairs and ladders, and works at heights using safety fall protection

Manual dexterity to assemble, disassemble, adjust, and relocate machines

This position will use hand and power tools regularly, and may operate heavy equipment as necessary

Ability to enter confined spaces as necessary

Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds

Education and Experience:

High school diploma / GED & 2 years of Industrial maintenance experience

OR

Vocational school or Associate's degree in a related field

Production and SAP Experience preferred

We are an E-Verify participant and upon initial offer, a successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.