Overnight Maintenance Technician $28+
Company: balchem
Location: Faribault
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Maintenance Technician LOCATION: Faribault
DEPARTMENT: Operations FLSA STATUS: Hourly/Non-Exempt STATUS: Full
Time BUSINESS SEGMENT: Human Nutrition & Health REPORTS TO:
Maintenance Supervisor DATE UPDATED: 03/2022 SCHEDULE: Overnight
12hr Rotating COMPANY OVERVIEW: Balchem Corporation develops,
manufactures, and markets specialty ingredients that improve and
enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing
state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a
range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is in New
Hampton, New York, (Hudson Valley area) and we have a broad network
of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers,
primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is
a publicly-traded company (NASDAQ - BCPC) with annual revenues over
$640 million and a market cap exceeding $3.0 billion. The company
consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health;
Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs
over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities,
committed to developing the company into global market leadership
positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable, and growing
company, visit POSITION SUMMARY: Install, maintain, and repair
machinery, boilers, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and
electrical systems. Responsible for the operation of the boiler.
(Required to work towards First Class boilers license.) Embrace the
Balchem safety philosophy. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The Below Skills
are preferred and are not all considered to be required)
- Assure that work assignments are carried out in accordance with
all safety programs procedures, standards, and policies and are
completed safely, accurately, and by the deadlines
- Electrical Troubleshooting (Preferred Skills)
- Knowledge of AC and DC Electrical systems and components
- Low and High Voltage
- Single and 3 Phase systems
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and
schematics
- Ability to use a multi-meter
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues and failures
- Ability to Remove and Replace motors and VFDs
- PLC Troubleshooting is a plus
- Hydraulic systems (Preferred Skills)
- Troubleshooting of basic systems
- Investigation of systems for leaks and proper valve
operation
- Replacement of pump components when necessary
- Replacement of hydraulic cylinders
- Pneumatic systems (Preferred Skills)
- Troubleshooting of basic systems
- Investigation of systems for air leaks and proper valve and
solenoid operation
- Solenoid and valve replacement
- Pneumatic cylinder replacement
- HVAC systems (Preferred Skills)
- Basic troubleshooting of systems
- Replacement of motors, belts, pulleys
- HVAC license a plus
- Boiler systems (Preferred Skills Upon Licensure)
- Monitor boiler systems
- Troubleshooting of Boiler systems
- Steam trap and valve replacement
- Welding (Preferred Skills)
- Mig and Tig experience
- Food Grade Welding Experience
- Fabrication (Preferred Skills)
- Ability to navigate the following pieces of equipment
- Band Saw
- Drill Press
- Mill
- Lathe
- Hydraulic Press
- Grinders
- Computer (Preferred Skills)
- Ability to properly navigate e-mail in a timely manner
- Ability to navigate maintenance computer system to complete PM
work orders, and Routine work orders in a timely manner
- Ensures that equipment repairs remain functional and are not a
contributor to continued downtime
- Understand and comply with company policies and city, state,
and federal requirements to safely maintain facility grounds
- Document activities in an organized and accurate manner for
effective communication with teammates and other employee-owners.
(Including Work Orders, PM records, Order Requisitions, Inventory
Lists, Parts Requisitions, etc.)
- Complete painting, grouting, grounds maintenance, water
treatment, carpentry, plumbing, metal fabrication, and electrical
work by the deadlines indicated
- Repair and maintain physical structure of establishment
- Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment in the
facility by visually inspecting, testing machinery and equipment to
ensure proper function and promote efficiency to ensure breakdowns
due to maintenance issues are controlled
- Rebuild and maintain a wide range of equipment, including, but
not limited to process equipment, forklifts, motors, pumps, piping,
and other facility equipment in a successful and timely manner
- Other duties may be assigned REQUIREMENTS:
- High school education, in addition to strong math, verbal, and
oral communication skills, are required
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
- Must be able to work independently to organize and prioritize
tasks to manage the daily workload
- Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in
standardized situations
- When plant production is operational on weekends and holidays,
the maintenance technician is expected to work his/her appropriate
shift
- Ability to manage change, interruptions, and the unpredictable
nature of this business is paramount to being successful in this
position
- A MN 2B boilers license is preferred for this position (not
required upon hire); if not already obtained, must be willing to
obtain WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Production environment in a manufacturing location
- Noise level is moderate to loud
- Exposure to machine noise and food dust
- Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and with or around
various chemicals
- Production environment includes varying temperatures (heat,
cold, and moisture)
- May be exposed to allergens such as eggs, wheat, peanuts, dairy
products, tree nuts, and soy products, as well as latex and
powders
- Standing, walking, lifting > 80% of the time
- Must be able to frequently move objects weighing up to 55
pounds
- May be required to work in confined spaces
- Exposure to wet, slippery floors from ingredients and water
solutions
- Must be able to work Overnight Balchem is committed to a
workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion,
equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of
harassment and hostility.
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