POSITION/TITLE: Maintenance Technician
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager
SCHEDULE: Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
Keep plant production and operations at a desired level through a program of preventive maintenance for machinery, equipment and buildings, and to make repairs as necessary. Maintain and establish the proper tracking/documentation of tools, PM equipment, and basic supplies for ensuring continual plant operation. Ensure building safety, efficiency and security is being performed.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
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Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities including, but not limited to production, safety equipment, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC and troubleshooting.
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Ensure that all electrical work performed is completed by following all local and national electrical codes.
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Manage maintenance spending in relation to changes in production volume.
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Responsible for making repairs to plant machinery and equipment promptly when breakdown occurs.
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Keep shop, boiler room, compressor rooms and work area clean and safe. Including low traffic areas along walls.
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Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment while coordinating around Production.
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Document all required check lists for PMs and Repairs to meet GPP structured guidelines.
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Direct supervision of work performed by vendors and contractors.
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Assist in implementing manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports GPP initiatives.
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Ensures building security, safety and integrity.
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Assists in updating, documenting and maintaining the employee tool check out program.
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Tracks and maintains a min/max inventory for parts needed for plant operation.
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Improve overall plant performance through training, improved procedures and development of proactive environment.
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Promote effective working relationships with other departments helping establish open, efficient and pro-active communication links to all internal and external customers.
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Must be able to travel to trade shows and attend customer meetings.
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Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas of GPP.
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Work with Production Manager to improve safety by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes. Take immediate action on all Safety Alerts!
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Maintain individual skills keeping up to date with latest production and production management concepts.
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Performs all other duties as assigned.
Revision Date: June 12, 2026
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE DESIRED:
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High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) along with basic mechanical skills.
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Understanding of PLC functions, troubleshooting, considered a plus. Siemens, Allen Bradley.
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Follow written methods with attention to detail
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Accepts and follows work directions.
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Mechanical aptitude.
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Promotes Great Plains Processing values.
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Promotes integrity in all work activities.
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Recognizes the need for improvements. Brings ideas forward for resolution.
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Actively participates in a team environment.
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Handles multiple demands and balances priorities. Efficiently processes workload and is flexible to support others. Assists when needed in production.
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Recognizes the vital importance of the customer. Always delivers high quality service.
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Communicates in an open and timely manner.
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Responds to others respectfully.
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Convey information clearly and effectively.
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Presents a professional image. Wear GPP provided uniform for all work shifts.
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Respect each individual.
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Utilizes strong communication skills. Document as required all check lists for PM, repairs, to meet GPP structured guidelines.
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Sets high personal standards of performance.
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Demonstrate flexibility to handle multiple demands and call-ins off hours.
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Pursue learning and self-development.
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Highly motivated.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
No supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Able to lift 60 pounds.
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Able to work safely in a hot, humid and dusty environment.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Maintains required licenses to operate all equipment.
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Must minimally have or work to acquire a 2B Boiler license within 3 years.
