Millwright / Plant Maintenance

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. Competitive BONUS opportunities - up to SIX bonuses per year (Quarterly Profit Sharing & Value Share)

• Paid time off and paid holidays - 40 hours of PTO available on Day 1, on top of a biweekly PTO accrual program!
• Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance

Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements

The Plant Technician is responsible for the operation of all plant processing equipment and performing routine basic maintenance in a highly automated chemical facility. In the area of maintenance, Plant Technicians are responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance, basic repair, and cleaning of all equipment associated with bioprocessing processes. At times, Plant Technicians may be asked to assist Maintenance Technicians in more technical and complex maintenance procedures. Team members in this position are required to maintain knowledge of the process flow, computerized equipment, and be aware of hazards associated with the process as well as understand and execute standard operating procedures (SOPs). Continuous plant operation requires 12-hour shift work. Plant Technicians must be able to adapt to 12-hour workdays and be able to meet call-in requirements as needed.

This is an on-site role located in location. Use your knowledge to maintain and operate all processes associated with the plant where required.

Perform maintenance and basic repairs of plant equipment and document these activities.

Operate the DCS (Distributed Control System) for the plant.

Safely perform basic electrical troubleshooting.

Follow procedures for plant start-up, shut-down, cleaning, and batching.

Collect and test quality control samples, interpret QA/QC results and make adjustments to optimize plant operations, timely and accurately document results and enter results into our data collection system, PI.

Assist in removal, installation, rebuild, and performance of preventive and predictive maintenance on all equipment associated with plant processes.

Help to keep your plant clean by following the sanitation schedule and completing all tasks as assigned.

Notify the management team of safety, environmental, quality and production concerns, problems and opportunities.

Keep your plant safe by fostering a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance.

Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community.

Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.

Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Plant Technician I: experience in a production environment preferred.

Plant Technician II: Documented successful performance as a Plant Technician I or equivalent work experience required.

Plant Technician III: Documented proficiency in the skills listed in the Plant Technician III Skills Checklist.

Working knowledge in math, reading comprehension and mechanical reasoning required.

Experience with software systems, such as Maximo, preferred.

You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite. High level of personal integrity

Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hazardous material suit, hearing protection, and harness.

Working at extreme heights (approximately 150 ft), in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees Fahrenheit, both indoors and outdoors. Must be able to use the following equipment/tools, with training provided (not all encompassing): forklift, power washer, pallet jack, hoist systems, scissor lifts, JLG lifts, telehandlers, Front End Loaders, various hand tools, and computers.

Sitting in a chair in the Control Room while operating the plant

Walk indoors and outdoors sometimes over rough, uneven, or wet/slick surfaces

Climb in and out of Powered Industrial Vehicles

Lift up to 50lbs, with or without assistance

Carry up to 40 lbs, with our without assistance

Push with a force of 10lbs, with or without assistance

Pull with a force of up to 85lbs, with or without assistance

During employment, you’ll be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, working conditions, promotion, and termination.

Over the past 30 years of bioprocessing leadership, we've assembled the industry's strongest team of engineers, scientists, financial analysts and more. That's common sense—and it's led to some of the most creative bioprocessing work in the world. They accomplish great things for millions of Americans and find great satisfaction in helping our country in so many ways.