Maintenance Tech

Maintenance Tech

This is a full-time, year-round position

Position Overview

The Maintenance Tech is part of a team responsible for the troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical equipment throughout the facility.

Essential Functions

• Be a safety leader with solid safety behaviors and demonstrated leadership
• Responsible for the maintenance of process and packaging equipment throughout the facility consisting of but not limited to pumps, belt conveyors, scroll conveyors, chains, sprockets, fans, and bearings
• Responsible for welding, cutting, setting equipment and dismantling equipment
• Responsible for using hand and power tools
• Work within a rotating shift or shift operation
• Commitment to regular attendance

Skill & Experience Requirements

• Two year technical degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Maintenance/mechanical experience working with process and packaging equipment
• Basic understanding of vibration equipment, laser alignment, and oil analysis
• Strong computer skills
• Possess time management skills
• Proven trouble shooting skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of sugar factory processes a plus

Travel Requirements

None

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8 to 12 hour shifts

Work Setting

• In-person

It is the policy of The Western Sugar Cooperative not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation or national origin. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training, layoff and termination. Western Sugar Cooperative is a Drug Free workplace.