Plant Operations & Maintenance Technician (Rotating Shifts)

CalPortland; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, vision plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CalPortland is hiring for a Shift Utility on a 10-hour rotating shift (days/swings/nights) at our Oro Grande, CA plant. The role includes inspecting, lubricating, and maintaining plant equipment to ensure continuous operations.

The position requires basic computer familiarity, ability to read and communicate in English, and physical stamina to perform duties in varying conditions. Benefits include health, disability, life insurance, and retirement options for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with computers.
• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English.
• Knowledge of hazards associated with areas of responsibility including systems to remove tower plugs.
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, and bend for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Walk long distances, climb ladders, stairs, and stockpiles, stoop, and crawl under and into enclosed spaces.
• Walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and/or slippery ground).
• Climb stairs and ladders as high as 380 feet in elevation.
• Physical ability to climb on equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry 70lbs. up stairs.
• Must be able to use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Inspects plant equipment and performs routine lubrication on equipment such as compressors, seals, mill journals, drive chains.
• Change separator valve settings and blades, make silo changes.
• Assists in moving stackers and reclaimers.
• Performs or assists in repair work and makes equipment adjustments.
• Operates front end loader, bobcat, dump truck, dozer, and other plant equipment to move materials.
• Performs clean-up duties such as cleaning out feed chutes, transfer points, belts, and pulleys.
• Provides other assistance to maintain smooth operations in production and shipping.
• Furnishes necessary hand tools to perform duties.
• Perform clean up duties in all areas of the facility.
• Handle high-pressure gas devices with required safety compliance.
• Assists in other plant operations as necessary.

Skills

Familiarity with computers

English communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

CalPortland is hiring for a Shift Utility on a 10-hour rotating shift (days/swings/nights) at our Oro Grande, CA plant. The role includes inspecting, lubricating, and maintaining plant equipment to ensure continuous operations.

The position requires basic computer familiarity, ability to read and communicate in English, and physical stamina to perform duties in varying conditions. Benefits include health, disability, life insurance, and retirement options for full-time staff.