Maintenance Technician The Maintenance Technician position is a maintenance crew member assigned to perform maintenance which includes areas of expertise in electrical-mechanical maintenance and installation, instrumentation, controls, Frequency drives, mechanical troubleshooting, and repair. The primary goal is to ensure safe and efficient production by responding to changing conditions in a timely manner. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Arc welding, MIG and TIGWorking in all areas of the plant Troubleshooting and repair of pumps/ auto valves Troubleshooting and repair of grain system Performing preventative maintenance Moving sets, and calibrating, as needed, controls such as: knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms, on control panels to control process variables such as: flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, and chemicals, by automatic regulation and remote control of processing units such as: heaters, coolers, thermal oxidizer, compressors, exchangers, and other units Determine malfunctioning units by observing control instruments, such as meters and gauges or by automatic warning signals, such as lights and sounding of horns Inspect equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction such as: leaks, breakages, faulty valves and pumps Determine repair and maintenance of equipment Patrol units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions Lubricate equipment
Qualifications:- 3+ years of mechanical experience or Maintenance Tech DegreeHigh School Diploma or GED required, Maintenance Tech Degree preferred
- Familiarity with industrial equipment operations and care
- Experience with Arc MIG and TIG welding preferred
- Mechanical background with bearing changes, pumps, conveyors, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge in the areas of planning, organizing, interpersonal communications
- Ability to read and update blueprints
- Understanding of discrete and analog systems
- Pneumatic Experience & Hydraulic Experience strongly preferred
- Valid Driver's License required
Work Environment/Physical Demands:- Must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps, lift up to 60 lbs., and work at heights
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts
- The employee is regularly exposed to dusty conditionsThe employee is regularly exposed to high noise environments
- The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather in all conditionsThe employee will regularly be exposed to chemicals used in the process
Green Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for plant-based roles to comply with applicable child labor laws.
Green Plains does not provide immigration-related employment sponsorship for new hires (for example, H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN, or other work visas). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be able to maintain ongoing work authorization without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a leading biorefining company focused on disciplined execution and leadership in low‐carbon biofuels and high‐value ingredients. The company operates a performance‐driven platform focused on maximizing yield, lowering carbon intensity, and delivering long‐term value through responsible capital deployment.
