Plant Technician

SupportFinity™; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonuses

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

POET is seeking a Plant Technician in Shelbyville, Indiana. This role involves operating plant processing equipment and performing routine maintenance in a highly automated facility. The position requires 12-hour shift work, rotating every six weeks, ensuring flexibility and commitment.

As a Plant Technician, you will maintain processes, perform repairs, and uphold a safe working environment. The company offers a competitive benefits package, including bonuses, PTO, and insurance options. If you have a strong problem-solving mindset, join POET to contribute to our mission.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment preferred for Plant Technician I.
• Documented successful performance as a Plant Technician I or equivalent work experience for Plant Technician II.
• Proficiency in the skills listed in the Plant Technician III Skills Checklist for Plant Technician III.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate all processes associated with the plant.
• Perform maintenance and basic repairs of plant equipment.
• Collect and test quality control samples.
• Maintain accurate and timely logs.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Mechanical reasoning

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

Plant Technician at POET is responsible for operating all plant processing equipment and performing routine basic maintenance in a highly automated chemical facility. The position requires 12‑hour shift work (7:00AM–7:00PM and 7:00PM–7:00AM, rotating every six weeks) and is located on‑site in Shelbyville, IN.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive bonuses – up to six bonuses per year (quarterly profit‑sharing & value share)
• Paid time off and paid holidays – 40hours of PTO available on Day1, plus a biweekly PTO accrual program
• Comprehensive benefits package; individual and family plans for health, dental, vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, attractive relocation assistance, and bonus programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
• Safety and cold‑weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance
• Multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually

Responsibilities

• Use knowledge to maintain and operate all processes associated with the plant.
• Perform maintenance and basic repairs of plant equipment and document these activities.
• Operate the DCS (Distributed Control System) for the plant.
• Safely perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Follow procedures for plant start‑up, shut‑down, cleaning, and batching.
• Maintain accurate and timely logs.
• Collect and test quality control samples, interpret QA/QC results, and make adjustments to optimize plant operations; document results and enter them into the data collection system (PI).
• Assist in removal, installation, rebuild, and performance of preventive and predictive maintenance on all equipment associated with plant processes.
• Help keep the plant clean by following the sanitation schedule and completing all assigned tasks.
• Notify the management team of safety, environmental, quality and production concerns, problems and opportunities.
• Maintain a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance.
• Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Plant Technician I: experience in a production environment preferred.
• Plant Technician II: documented successful performance as a Plant Technician I or equivalent work experience required.
• Plant Technician III: documented proficiency in the skills listed in the Plant Technician III Skills Checklist.
• Working knowledge in math, reading comprehension, and mechanical reasoning required.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills are required.
• Experience with software systems, such as Maximo, preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management, and communication skills; ability to embrace change.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new programs.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Interpersonal skills – ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to embrace and promote change; innovative mindset.
• Capacity to think objectively and self‑aware in the face of uncertainty.
• Team‑oriented work ethic.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) – hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, steel‑toed boots, hazardous material suit, hearing protection, harness.
• Work at extreme heights (≈150ft), in confined spaces, and in temperatures from –20°F to +100°F, both indoors and outdoors.
• Use forklift, power washer, pallet jack, hoist systems, scissor lifts, JLG lifts, telehandlers, front–end loaders, and computers (training provided).
• Frequent tasks: sit in control room while operating plant; walk indoors and outdoors over rough or slick surfaces; carry up to 15lbs; climb stairs or ladders; stand to clean and maintain areas; reach arm’s length; perform awkward postures; use coordination; lift up to 50lbs with or without assistance; push/pull with specified forces.
• Occasional tasks: lift up to 50lbs; carry up to 40lbs; push 10lbs; pull up to 85lbs; bend, twist, turn, kneel, crouch while holding light to medium weighted objects.
• Must pass a drug screen during pre‑screening and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing during employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, abilities, merit, and other legitimate business factors, without regard to any legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, working conditions, promotion, and termination.