Plant and Facilities Maintenance Technician - APC

LGI foundation; Kansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LGI foundation in Kansas is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure daily, safe, and efficient operation of plant equipment, machinery, and utilities in line with GMP policies.

You will assist in construction and repair of production facilities, inspect and repair cooling/heating systems, operate forklifts and other equipment, and maintain accurate records through data entry and paperwork as required. Teamwork and strict adherence to SOPs are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Some experience with equipment maintenance preferred.
• Participates in E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• Gather and report plant utility readings.
• Monitor lagoon levels and leak detection; keep lagoon building clean.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair cooling and heating systems.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lift, and other motorized equipment safely.
• Follow SOP, SSOP, and safety rules and regulations.
• Complete monthly safety and food safety training.

Skills

Operate industrial equipment

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Documentation of data

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

To assure the daily, safe, efficient and effective operations of all plant equipment, machinery, and utilities in accordance with established policies and procedures. To assist in construction of production and building facilities. Maintain a clean facility and plant grounds with accordance of GMP policy.## **JOB DUTIES:*** Gather and report plant utility readings.* Monitor and record lagoon levels and leak detection. Keep lagoon building clean.* Monitor aeration equipment on lagoons, monitor and report damage to liner and berms of lagoons.* Empty trash receptacles on a daily basis.* Maintain plant and lagoon facilities with mowing and weed control- Remove thistles as they accumulate around buildings.* Inspect, maintain, and repair cooling and heating systems.* Repair and install pipes, fittings, fixtures and other plumbing duties as required.* Fills water softener with salt, test and maintain boiler records- maintain good working order of pumps for boiler chemical. Replace boiler chemicals as needed.* Assist to construct and repair production facilities, including building, structure walls, floors, cabinets, and fixtures.* Assist in repairs of pumps, valves, and motors required by management.* Assist in snow and ice removal from company sidewalks and driveways.* Ability to follow instructions* Complete monthly safety and food safety training.* Willingness to work with others and work as a team.* Follow good manufacturing practices for maintenance areas such as washing, cleaning, and maintaining tools and other equipment.* Accuracy in filling out paperwork and entering data.* Operate forklifts, scissor lift, JCB, and other motorized equipment in a safe and correct manner.* Reports any damage to company property.* Operate company vehicle as required with valid driver’s license.* Records and logs maintenance repairs and inspections.* Assist in replacement of bags in baghouse.* Ability to follow SOP, SSOP, and safety rules and regulations.* Clean storage areas- keep organized and orderly.* Assist as watch person for hot work/ Assist as attendant for confined space entry. ## **JOB REQUIREMENTS:*** Ability to operate industrial equipment such as; hand wrenches, welders, power tools, cutting torch, and use tape measure.* Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver’s license.* Ability to legibly document data for record keeping purposes.* Ability to read and record data from various gauges and meters.* General knowledge of maintenance and construction.* Ability to assist maintenance technicians when required. ## **BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**Approximate: 8\\_ Hour Day (may be longer during peak season) **Key:**Occasional = 0% - 33%Frequent = 34% - 66%Continuous = 67% - 100%N/A = Not Applicable Standing - FrequentSitting - OccasionalWalking - FrequentBending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping - OccasionalReaching Above Shoulder - OccasionalClimbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) - Occasional **Working on Heights:**Unprotected Heights - OccasionalProtected Heights - Frequent Lifting Weights from 0 to 100 pounds - FrequentPush/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/MaterialsWeighing from 0 to 700 pounds - Occasional Being Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment - Frequent Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job) - OccasionalRead/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery - Frequent **Hand Movements:**Recording Data - OccasionalOperating Office Equipment - OccasionalOperating Computer - OccasionalSimple Grasping (right and left) - Frequent Firm Grasping (right and left) - Frequent Fine Manipulating (right and left) - Frequent Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls - Occasional Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes Color Definition - YesGood Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicateand/or Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - YesAbility to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas - YesOffice - OccasionalMultiple Locations - Frequent Plant - ContinuousEquipment/Maintenance or Repair Area - OccasionalRough Terrain - OccasionalLab - Occasional# ## **JOB QUALIFICATIONS:**Education: High school diploma/GED required. Experience: Some experience with equipment maintenance preferred. Participates in E-Verify