Bioprocess Plant Maintenance Technician

poet; Lake Crystal (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonuses

Paid PTO & holidays

Health, dental, vision

401K with match

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Safety gear reimbursement

Wellness program

Onsite fitness

Job summary

POET is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform safe, efficient repair and preventive maintenance on plant equipment at our Lake Crystal, MN facility. You will work with process-related machinery, document issues, and ensure SOP compliance while supporting a clean and safe working environment.

This role involves 12-hour shifts, potential on-call duties, and coordination with multiple departments to keep operations running smoothly and safely.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Documented successful performance as a Maintenance Technician I or equivalent work experience required.
• Experience with fabrication, welding, cutting; repair of equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, airlocks, fans/blowers, agitator assemblies, and valves; boiler operations and water chemistry; material handling systems such as conveyors; preventative maintenance practices, fabrication and repair of metal/plastic piping systems; and instrument and electrical work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair, preventative maintenance, and cleaning of all plant equipment.
• Communicate issues to management and assist with SOP adherence.
• Work 12-hour shifts and participate in on-call rotations as needed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Fabrication & welding

Pumps & gearboxes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POET is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform safe, efficient repair and preventive maintenance on plant equipment at our Lake Crystal, MN facility. You will work with process-related machinery, document issues, and ensure SOP compliance while supporting a clean and safe working environment.

This role involves 12-hour shifts, potential on-call duties, and coordination with multiple departments to keep operations running smoothly and safely.