Plant Technician – 12-Hour Shifts, On-Site Ops & Growth

Poet-; Ashton (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus opportunities (up to

Paid time off & holidays

Health insurance & 401K

Job summary

POET in Ashton, IA seeks a Plant Technician to operate and maintain our highly automated bioprocessing facility. You will monitor process equipment, perform routine maintenance, and support safe, efficient plant operations on a 12-hour shift.

Responsibilities include executing SOPs, collecting QA/QC samples, logging results, and assisting with preventive maintenance and basic electrical troubleshooting. A strong teamwork mindset and commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a production environment preferred for Plant Technician I/II.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills required.
• Experience with software systems such as Maximo preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant processing equipment and perform basic maintenance.
• Document maintenance activities and logs.
• Operate the DCS for the plant.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Follow SOPs for start-up, shut-down, and batching.
• Maintain sanitation and QA documentation and assist with preventive maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical reasoning

Math & reading comprehension

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

Microsoft Office

Job description

POET in Ashton, IA seeks a Plant Technician to operate and maintain our highly automated bioprocessing facility. You will monitor process equipment, perform routine maintenance, and support safe, efficient plant operations on a 12-hour shift.

Responsibilities include executing SOPs, collecting QA/QC samples, logging results, and assisting with preventive maintenance and basic electrical troubleshooting. A strong teamwork mindset and commitment to safety are essential.