What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Scoular?
About The Role
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairs and upkeep of plant operational equipment including production, utilities and facilities. This role will also be required to follow all safety policies and perform their duty in a safe manner.
Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130 years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion. In everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what's possible.We are a $7 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1400 employees and over 100 offices and facilities across North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people.
We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.
Our Benefits
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairs and upkeep of plant operational equipment including production, utilities and facilities. This role will also be required to follow all safety policies and perform their duty in a safe manner.
- Repair gearboxes, drive couplings, chain drives and belt drives.
- Troubleshoot and repair pumps, centrifugal, piston, rotary and other positive displacement pumps.
- Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for and takes corrective action.
- Makes necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
- Timely completion of tasks, work orders, and preventative maintenance items with appropriate documentation according to standard operating procedures, applicable standards, guidelines and policies.
- High School Diploma/GED required
- 2 or more years of work experience preferred
- To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Good communication & written skills
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions
- Ability to work in loud noise environments
- Ability to work in dusty environments
- Ability to work in elevated areas above 4 feet when necessary and in confined spaces
- Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting of up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely
- Ability to adhere to all PPE policies
- Ability to work 12hr rotating shifts if required
- Ability to work odd hours, weekends, and rotating shift schedule required.
Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130 years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion. In everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what's possible.We are a $7 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1400 employees and over 100 offices and facilities across North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people.
We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.
Our Benefits
- We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day -- there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning
- On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match
- Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off
- We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year. We encourage team members to give back and make a social impact