Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for monitoring and operating all processing equipment within pellet production facility, and for monitoring and controlling product quality and production rates. This position is a swing shift position.

Essential Duties:

• Performs all field functions related to the start-up and operation of all process equipment.
• Conducts quality control tests for incoming fiber and for pellet product.
• Under direction of the Shift Foreman, makes plant adjustments for improving plant production and/or product quality.
• Uses forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Fills in as loader operator and control room operator as needed.
• Functions as maintenance technician during periods of maintenance and downtime.
• Ensures all products are shipped or stored properly and counted accurately.
• Adheres to company safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Maintains a safe, neat, orderly accident-free work environment, including all warehouse work areas, aisles,
• trucks, etc.
• Problem solves

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have knowledge of the TSI-Dryer burner system.
• Must have knowledge of pellet mills-set up and repair
• Must have knowledge of pellet fiber specifications.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to cross-train throughout the facility.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with co-workers, contractors, and suppliers on a professional level.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and effective organizational skills.
• Must be proficient in word and excel.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for hours at a time.
• Must be able to frequently reach, bend, twist, stoop and climb ladders/stairs.
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a dusty environment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work in a fast paced work environment.
• Must be able to go up and down stairs frequently.
• Moderate to heavy physical activity such as walking and lifting is required on a daily basis.

Dependability:

• Must be able to work all shifts and fluctuate work schedule weekly to accommodate training and maintenance requirements.
• Excellent attendance and is punctual for work.

Must be able to pass a drug test and physical.

Please apply in person at Quitman Pellets 252 Hickory Street, Quitman, TX 39355

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Maintenance: 3 years (Required)
• Facilities maintenance: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20