Maintenance Mechanic

Chief Ethanol; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/time off

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Financial wellness coaching

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Chief Ethanol, a brand of Chief Industries, is seeking a maintenance technician for our Nebraska plant. You will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on rotating equipment, valves, conveyors, heat exchangers, and motorized equipment, using hand tools and precision tools.

The role requires a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 3-5 years of maintenance experience, with daily thermogram readings and time sheet documentation. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, preferred.
• 3-5 years: Maintenance Experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper lubrication of machines.
• Take thermogram readings daily.
• Fill out equipment operating time sheets daily.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all plant equipment using hand tools and precision tools.
• Decide on repairs that replace standard parts.
• Operate loader or forklift.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Perform preventive maintenance and equipment repair as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain proper lubrication of machines.
• Take thermogram readings on a daily basis.
• Fill out equipment operating time sheets daily.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all plant equipment (includes rotating equipment such as motors, gearboxes, and pumps as well as valves, conveyors, heat exchangers and motorized equipment) using hand tools, shop equipment, and some precision tools.
• Make decisions on repair that entail replacing standard parts.
• Operate loader or forklift.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Education:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, preferred.

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many Brands and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Ethanol is committed to producing quality renewable fuel and produces approximately 140 million gallons of ethanol annually. Chief Ethanol Fuels, Inc. was Nebraska’s first dry-mill ethanol plant and remains committed to producing renewable fuel and high-quality feed today. The plant is a continuous flow Vogelbusch process.

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/time off
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Education assistance
• And much more.

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

3-5 years:

Maintenance Experience

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