Technician

Technician

This Technician role focuses on maintaining a continuous flow of quality energy to support optimal plant operations. You oversee energy systems, steam pressure, and water treatment processes to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable performance across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Control energy systems and maintain appropriate steam pressure to support plant operations.
• Perform water treatment duties, including monitoring and adjusting treatment processes to ensure clean and safe water.
• Sample and test water and process streams, interpret results, and make necessary adjustments to treatment parameters.
• Monitor processes and equipment to identify irregularities, potential issues, or opportunities for improvement.
• Carry out general housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform light maintenance activities on equipment and systems as directed.
• Apply mechanical, electrical, and construction-related skills to support preventive maintenance activities.
• Operate a forklift safely to move materials and equipment as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment when working around chemicals, pressurized steam, dust, heat, noise, and fumes.

Essential Skills

• Experience in production or manufacturing environments.
• Experience in agriculture, farming, or construction.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for working with equipment and machinery.
• Basic electrical understanding to assist with equipment and system support.
• Experience with preventive maintenance in an industrial or similar setting.
• Comfort working in refinery or industrial plant environments.
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of forklift operating experience.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing or farm-related experience.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including days and nights.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail when monitoring processes and performing water sampling and testing.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Commitment to safety when working in confined spaces and around chemicals, pressurized steam, dust, heat, noise, and fumes.
• Willingness to perform general housekeeping and light maintenance tasks.
• Reliability and strong work ethic, with the ability to perform consistently over long shifts.
• Ability to collaborate with plant personnel and maintenance teams to support smooth operations.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers clear pathways for growth and advancement, with the potential for early pay increases based on performance. Raises are commonly provided within the first 90 days for strong performers, and there is a strong track record of converting temporary workers to permanent hires. Many leaders in the facility began in entry-level roles, demonstrating a culture that values development, recognizes hard work, and promotes from within.

Work Environment

You work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions in an industrial plant setting. The role involves working in confined spaces and around chemicals, pressurized steam, dust, heat, noise, and fumes, requiring consistent adherence to safety protocols. The position follows a rotating 12-hour shift schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., alternating between day and night shifts in four-week blocks. The dress code is casual initially, with steel-toed boots required. Uniforms and all necessary safety equipment are provided after onboarding, ensuring you have the appropriate gear to work safely and comfortably.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ames, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)