Plant and Facilities Maintenance Technician - APC

lgi; Sublette (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LGI is seeking a maintenance technician in Kansas to support daily plant operations, maintain equipment, and uphold GMP procedures. You will perform repairs, monitor lagoon systems, and assist with building facilities; routine safety training is required and teamwork is essential.

Responsibilities include inspecting plumbing, operating forklifts, recording data, and following SOPs to ensure safe, efficient operations across production areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read gauges and record data.
• Participates in E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• Gather and report plant utility readings.
• Monitor lagoon levels and leak detection; keep lagoon area clean.
• Inspect and maintain cooling and heating systems.
• Repair and install pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment safely.
• Follow GMP/SSOP and safety rules; maintain records.
• Complete monthly safety and food safety training.
• Assist in plant and facility maintenance including grounds upkeep.

Skills

Operate industrial equipment

Valid driver’s license

Data entry / record keeping

Teamwork

Reading gauges

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Measuring tools

Forklift operation

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 - Frequent
• Sitting - Occasional
• Walking - Frequent
• Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping - Occasional
• Reaching Above Shoulder - Occasional
• Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) - Occasional

Working on Heights:

• Unprotected Heights - Occasional
• Protected Heights - Frequent

• Lifting Weights from 0 to 100 pounds - Frequent
• Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials
• Weighing from 0 to 700 pounds - Occasional

• Being Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment - Frequent
• Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job) - Occasional
• Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery - Frequent

Hand Movements:

• Recording Data - Occasional
• Operating Office Equipment - Occasional
• Operating Computer - Occasional
• Simple 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 - Yes

Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes

Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas - Yes

Office - Occasional

Multiple Locations - Frequent

Plant - Continuous

Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area - Occasional

Rough Terrain - Occasional

Lab - Occasional

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma/GED required.

Experience: Some experience with equipment maintenance preferred.

Participates in E-Verify

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