Maintenance Technician

Jacam Catalyst; Sterling (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacam Chemical Company 2013, LLC in Sterling, KS is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, repair, and maintain piping, pumps and fixed plant assets. The role requires physical work and basic computer use, with ability to read technical information.

It also involves hands-on and classroom training as part of development. You will perform preventative maintenance, assist with expansions, and support safety and housekeeping across the north and south plant facilities, including seasonal yard

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Maintenance experience is preferred.
• Logical and practical thinker with teamwork skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical information.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lubricates, cleans, and repairs plant equipment on schedule.
• Assess equipment condition and report problems to the supervisor.
• Communicates issues clearly and concisely.
• Maintains accuracy and quality of work; seeks quality improvements.
• Identify and demonstrate use of common mechanical tools.
• Maintain housekeeping across the plant.
• Collaborate with others to keep plant operations safe and efficient.
• Operate plant machinery as needed to move supplies or perform tasks.
• Assist with expansion projects (conduits, piping, wiring).
• Assist in maintenance of north and south plant facilities.
• Seasonal yard work such as mowing and weed eating.

Skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Work ethic

Physical ability

Read technical docs

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The maintenance technician position is responsible for a wide variety of tasks within the maintenance department. The basic function of this role will be responsible for installation, repair, maintenance, daily and preventative, of piping, pumps, equipment, and other fixed plant assets. The person must be able to handle physical work as well as some computer applications. Individual must be able to read and interpret legal and technical information. Also, person must be able to conduct both hands on and classroom training.

Job Details

Description

Position Summary

The maintenance technician position is responsible for a wide variety of tasks within the maintenance department. The basic function of this role will be responsible for installation, repair, maintenance, daily and preventative, of piping, pumps, equipment, and other fixed plant assets. The person must be able to handle physical work as well as some computer applications. Individual must be able to read and interpret legal and technical information. Also, person must be able to conduct both hands on and classroom training.

Essential Functions

• Properly lubricates, cleans, and repairs assigned plant/shop equipment as per routine schedule.
• Provides a basic assessment of general equipment condition and reports perceived problems to the proper authority.
• Ability to communicate issues clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Properly identify and demonstrate the basic use of common mechanical shop tools and equipment.
• Maintains housekeeping throughout the plant.
• Interact with other personnel to maintain safe, efficient operation of the plant.
• Operate numerous plant machinery as needed to move supplies or products and/pr clean at facility.
• Other assignments or projects as requested by the manager.
• Assist as laborer for expansion projects, with duties such as helping with conduit, piping and wire pulls.
• Assist in general maintenance of the north and south plant facilities as needed.
• Seasonal yard work including mowing and weed eating.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Maintenance experience preferred
• Logical and practical thinker
• Experience working with others
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Skills & Abilities

• Computer Skills: Have basic computer skills. Efficiently navigate a web browser, follow online instructions, type and use a mouse.
• Customer Service Skills: Meet internal and external commitments, respond promptly to customer needs, and solicit customer feedback to improve service.
• Work Ethic: Be dependable, trustworthy, truthful, and credible in the workplace. Display a sincere desire to provide service or assistance, follow instructions, and take responsibility for own actions. Show a commitment to doing the best job possible.
• Physical Abilities: Lift and carry 50 pounds in various packaging. Tip and move 55-gallon drums, weighing up to 600 pounds, with the use of a drum dolly.
• Read product and chemical names.
• Detailed oriented. Must be able to proof read documents.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. Employee will work in office environment also. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, traffic, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

All employees of Jacam Chemical Company 2013, LLC, and its subsidiaries, are required to adhere to the following:

• Comply with all Federal, State and Local laws
• Have the ability to fluently read, write and speak in English
• Adhere to guidelines, policies and procedures as described in the Jacam handbook
• Adhere to Jacam’s Drug and Alcohol policy and agree to submit to random drug testing as a condition of employment

***This company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE COMPANY REMAINS AN "AT-WILL" EMPLOYER. Qualified employees who require reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of the position should notify the Human Resources Director. ***