Plant Technician: 12-Hour Shifts, Growth & Benefits

POET; North Manchester (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

POET in North Manchester, IN is seeking a Plant Technician to operate plant processing equipment, perform basic maintenance, and follow SOPs in a highly automated bioprocessing facility.

The role requires 12-hour shifts, strong troubleshooting, safety awareness, and teamwork. It is an on-site position with competitive benefits, relocation assistance for qualifying locations, and opportunities for growth within POET.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a production environment preferred for Plant Technician I/II/III levels.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities; basic math and mechanical reasoning expected.
• Experience with software systems such as Maximo is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant processing equipment and perform basic maintenance.
• Maintain documentation, logs, and QA/QC results in data systems.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and equipment repairs as needed.
• Follow SOPs for start-up/shut-down, cleaning, and batching.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities and safety practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Mechanical reasoning

Math skills

Microsoft Office

Maximo

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

Job description

POET in North Manchester, IN is seeking a Plant Technician to operate plant processing equipment, perform basic maintenance, and follow SOPs in a highly automated bioprocessing facility.

The role requires 12-hour shifts, strong troubleshooting, safety awareness, and teamwork. It is an on-site position with competitive benefits, relocation assistance for qualifying locations, and opportunities for growth within POET.