Maintenance Technician - Multicraft

Genera; Vonore (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Genera is constructing a commercial scale facility in Vonore, Tennessee, focusing on converting agricultural fibers into pulp and fiber products. We seek a maintenance technician with 5 years of experience for effective maintenance activities, ensuring safe production and quality assurance.

The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, equipment maintenance experience, and be comfortable working within a team. Safety is paramount, and candidates should be proficient in plant safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 5 years plant maintenance experience, certification or equivalent demonstration.
• Good understanding of equipment process control and plant operating aptitude.
• Knowledge of plant safety, environment, and good maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Rebuild large gear boxes and align pumps.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain equipment.
• Maintain parts inventory and assist in safety planning.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Welding

Communication skills

Math skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

High school education

Tools

Hand tools

Safety equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Genera is constructing a commercial scale facility in Vonore, Tennessee that will convert agricultural fibers into pulp for sale into the market and making molded fiber products such as disposable food containers and other paper products. Performs efficient and effective maintenance activities, in a way that maximizes safe production of quality products, minimizes cost and protects the environment. These tasks are to be performed on a day to day basis following site goals. Level will be determined by skill and ability.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Sustains knowledge, skills and abilities required for equipment maintenance. Can rebuild large gear boxes, align pumps, and other rotary equipment rebuilds.
• Welding required other than code welding.
• Troubleshoot, fabricate, install, repair, calibrate, check and adjust equipment, controls, facilities parts and services to maintain the highest level of utilization.
• Works closely with Electrical and Instrument Technician and Operating Technicians on site and assists teammates in completing tasks outside the scope of typical responsibilities.
• Assist in maintaining parts inventory.
• Supports site safety and security and assists in planning work with operations, contractors, and other plant personnel.
• Works as part of the team, communicates well with personnel at all organizational levels in a professional manner, and maintains a respectful work environment.
• Understanding/troubleshooting of low voltage electrical systems 480V and down. Capable of unwiring and rewiring equipment for maintenance and perform basic instrument troubleshooting.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge of plant safety, environment and good maintenance practices.

Good understanding of equipment process control and plant operating aptitude.

High school education with above average math & communication skills.

Experience Requirements

5 years plant maintenance experience, certification or equivalent demonstration.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to talk and/or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to grasp, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, to reach with hands and arms, climb ladders and stairs, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch and push or pull on objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. This position will require the use of safety equipment and clothing, including eye and hearing protection, hard hats, and respiratory protection and safety shoes. Where noise levels exceed allowable limits, hearing protection is required and provided.