Maintenance Technician

Pilot Flying J; Ord (NE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Flying J in Ord, Nebraska, is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join their team. This role involves performing maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems, including troubleshooting and repairs, ensuring safe and efficient production.

The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in maintenance, electrical experience, and the ability to work in various physical conditions. Starting pay ranges from $23.50 to $38.80 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical electrical experience or a Maintenance Tech Degree required.
• Ability to read and update electrical prints.
• Strong electrical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and repair of pumps and auto valves.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Lubricate and patrol units for safe and efficient operations.

Skills

Mechanical electrical experience

Electrical experience

Familiarity with industrial equipment

Arc and MIG-Tig welding

Pneumatic and Hydraulic experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Maintenance Tech Degree

Tools

PLC/DCS

Hart Communication Systems

Job description

Job Description

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician position is a maintenance crew member assigned to perform maintenance which includes areas of expertise in electrical‑mechanical maintenance and installation, instrumentation, controls, frequency drives, mechanical troubleshooting and repair. Primary goal is to assure safe and efficient production by responding to changing conditions in a timely manner.

Essential Functions

• Working in all areas of the plant:
  • Troubleshooting and repair of pumps / auto valves (emphasis)
  • Troubleshooting and repair of grain system (emphasis)
  • Performing preventative maintenance
  • Some knowledge or ability to learn in the following areas:
    • Instrumentation and electrical repair and troubleshooting
    • Electrical repairs: motors, motor starters, running conduit and wire pulling
    • Troubleshooting and repair of PLC/DCS
• 10 - 20% of the position is conducting electrical repairs and installations; 80-90% conducting mechanical repairs and installation
• Moves, sets, calibrates, as needed, controls such as knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms on control panels to control process variables such as flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, and chemicals by automatic regulation and remote control of processing units such as heaters, coolers, thermal oxidizers, compressors, exchangers, and other units
• Determines malfunctioning units by observing control instruments such as meters and gauges or by automatic warning signals such as lights and sound of horns
• Inspects equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction such as leaks, breakages, faulty valves and pumps
• Determines repair and maintenance of equipment
• Patrols units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions
• Lubricates equipment
• Utilizes predictive technology such as thermography, vibration, and sonic tools to determine malfunctioning units

Starting Pay Rate Range

Starting Pay Rate Range: $23.50 - $38.80

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical electrical experience or Maintenance Tech Degree
• High School Diploma or GED required with preference of Maintenance Tech Degree
• Familiarity with industrial equipment operations and care
• Experience with Arc and MIG‑Tig welding
• Mechanical background with bearing changes, pumps, conveyors, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge in planning, organizing, interpersonal communications
• Strong electrical experience required
• PLC/DCS knowledge
• Knowledge of Hart Communication Systems, Profibus wiring and communication methods, and Device-net
• Ability to read and update electrical prints
• Understanding of discrete and analog systems
• Pneumatic Experience & Hydraulic Experience strongly preferred

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps, lift up to 60 lbs, and work at heights.
• Regular exposure to work near moving mechanical parts.
• Regular exposure to dusty conditions.
• Regular exposure to high noise environments.
• Regular exposure to outside weather in all conditions.
• Regular exposure to chemicals used in the process.

*** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.