Plant Maintenance Technician

Feed Energy Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401k matching

Profit sharing

Education & development

Wellness stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

Feed Energy Company in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to sustain boilers and mechanical/electrical systems, ensuring uninterrupted plant operations.

You will lead preventative maintenance planning, manage parts and tools, and participate in safety programs. Requires 5+ years in plant maintenance; forklift experience preferred. Join a team focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of plant maintenance experience.
• Ability to operate forklift/skid loader and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Electrical knowledge: 110V, 240V and 480V.
• Pipe fitting, threading, welding and related mechanical skills.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Proficiency with computers; Excel and Word.
• Automation knowledge; in-house training provided.
• Experience with boilers and steam systems desirable.
• Fiber glass piping familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lay out work to meet production and schedule requirements.
• Document maintenance activities, checklists, tank inspections, and logs.
• Maintains, tests, and performs preventative maintenance on boilers.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, piping systems to keep plant running.
• Plan future preventive maintenance, budgets, and parts purchases.
• Manage inventory of parts/tools and order replacements as needed.
• Support safety programs and participate in the Operations Safety Committee.
• On-call and after-hours maintenance as assigned by management.
• Provide maintenance assistance to external customers as required.
• Operate hand tools and pipe threading equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Pipe fitting

Welding

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Safety compliance

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pipe threading machine

Forklift/skid loader

Excel

Word

Job description

Description

This position must pass a background check and drug screen.

Who we are and what we value:

Feed Energy works at the intersection of feed, fuel, and agriculture, building a nearly four-decade legacy of stewardship in various industries. We support how America nourishes its people and powers its economy. Our team is made up of growth-minded individuals, who are dedicated to transforming global practices in feeding and fueling, driving innovation across the industries we serve. We create circular economies, developing sustainable, low-carbon products and processes. Join us if you're looking for a dynamic environment to contribute to shaping a sustainable future for feeding and fueling the world.

We help feed the world by providing safe, energy-based nutrition solutions.

Creativity - Stewardship - Impact - Integrity - Healthy Relationships

Requirements

What you will do:

• Plan and lay out work to meet production and schedule requirements.
• Document daily maintenance activities, monthly checklists, tank inspections, weekly housekeeping logs.
• Maintains, tests, and does preventative maintenance on boilers at prescribed intervals.
• Troubleshoots and performs routine mechanical functions including electrical, air and electrical pumps, steam and condensate systems, pipefitting, welding, changing valves, measure brackets, putting gaskets, etc. as needed to keep the plant running in an efficient manner.
• Proactively plans future preventative maintenance, capital and budgets, then performs the work on all equipment.
• Organizational skills and manages inventory of parts, tools, price shop and order parts, etc. necessary to perform maintenance and repairs on all equipment.
• Responsible for housekeeping duties as assigned by Lead Maintenance, Mechanical Services Manager, or Plant Manager.
• Prepares reports for services rendered, tools used, or time required for billing purposes.
• Contributes as a team member/ or Safety Committee in Operations to ensure maintenance needs are being met.
• Follows safety rules, PPE and ensures safety training and compliance is up to date.
• Required to be on-call and to come in and take care of maintenance needs that arise outside of normal working hours as assigned by Plant Manager or Mechanical Services Manager.
• Provide customer service and maintenance assistance as required by external customers.
• Knowledge of hand tools. Be able to run a pipe threading machine.

What we provide, because we care!

• Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability
• Generous 401k match (up to 6%)
• Profit-sharing for all employees
• Continuing education
• Quarterly bonuses based on performance
• Wellness reimbursement up to $300 a year
• 40 Hours of PTO that start accruing immediately and increases to 120 Hours at 2 years and 160 Hours at 5 years!
• 8 Paid Holidays

What you need:

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of experience in plant related maintenance
• Ability to operate Forklift/skid loader equipment, Drivers’ license required
• Basic knowledge of electrical (110V, 240V and 480V single and 3-phrase) required
• Pipe fitting, pipe fabrication and threading, welding, air and electrical pump experience is required
• Good troubleshooting skills is required
• Knowledge of computers, Excell, Word, etc. is required
• Knowledge of automation and process controls is essential; in-house training provided
• Ability to work on boilers, condensing and steamed boilers is highly desirable
• Aptitude for fiber glass piping is a plus