What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Maintenance Technician position at Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.?
Company Description
Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision. We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one that the people of Tessenderlo Kerley find rewarding, empowering and meaningful.
If you want the work you do to make a positive impact on the world in which we live, and work alongside innovative, quality-focused people of vision, Tessenderlo Kerley is the right place for you.
Job Description
Boost Your Career in Maintenance with a High-Impact Team!
Are you a skilled maintenance professional with a passion for keeping operations running smoothly and safely? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment, tackling a variety of mechanical challenges while ensuring compliance with safety regulations? If so, we’d love for you to join our dedicated Maintenance team in Defiance, Ohio!
We're looking for a Maintenance Technician (Maintenance B) who will play a crucial role in keeping our plant operations reliable and safe. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team focused on preventative maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, safety compliance and continuous operational improvements.
What You’ll Do
🛠️ Preventative Maintenance & Repair: Conduct routine inspections, maintenance and plant equipment and instrumentation repairs.
🚧 Safety & Compliance: Participate actively in plant safety initiatives, perform regular safety inspections, and ensure strict adherence to OSHA, NDEQ, RCRA, HM-126, MSHA, DOT and other applicable regulations.
🔍 Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving: Diagnose and resolve equipment issues efficiently, coordinating contractor assistance when needed.
📋 Maintenance Management: Use our work order system to prioritize tasks, manage timely completion of repairs, and maintain organized inventory and maintenance supplies.
🌨️ Facility Upkeep: Operate plant equipment for seasonal maintenance such as snow clearing and ice removal.
Qualifications
What You Bring:
✅ Contribute directly to a stable, safety-driven organization.
✅ Work within a supportive, team-oriented environment.
✅ Grow your skillset through diverse maintenance projects and responsibilities.
✅ Enjoy opportunities for professional development and growth.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and become a vital part of our thriving Maintenance team!
Additional Information
Why join Tessenderlo Kerley:
Working at Tessenderlo Kerley
Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision. We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one that the people of Tessenderlo Kerley find rewarding, empowering and meaningful.
If you want the work you do to make a positive impact on the world in which we live, and work alongside innovative, quality-focused people of vision, Tessenderlo Kerley is the right place for you.
Job Description
Boost Your Career in Maintenance with a High-Impact Team!
Are you a skilled maintenance professional with a passion for keeping operations running smoothly and safely? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment, tackling a variety of mechanical challenges while ensuring compliance with safety regulations? If so, we’d love for you to join our dedicated Maintenance team in Defiance, Ohio!
We're looking for a Maintenance Technician (Maintenance B) who will play a crucial role in keeping our plant operations reliable and safe. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team focused on preventative maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, safety compliance and continuous operational improvements.
What You’ll Do
🛠️ Preventative Maintenance & Repair: Conduct routine inspections, maintenance and plant equipment and instrumentation repairs.
🚧 Safety & Compliance: Participate actively in plant safety initiatives, perform regular safety inspections, and ensure strict adherence to OSHA, NDEQ, RCRA, HM-126, MSHA, DOT and other applicable regulations.
🔍 Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving: Diagnose and resolve equipment issues efficiently, coordinating contractor assistance when needed.
📋 Maintenance Management: Use our work order system to prioritize tasks, manage timely completion of repairs, and maintain organized inventory and maintenance supplies.
🌨️ Facility Upkeep: Operate plant equipment for seasonal maintenance such as snow clearing and ice removal.
Qualifications
What You Bring:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Good mechanical aptitude and technical troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read and understand technical materials and equipment manuals.
- Basic mathematical and analytical skills.
- Metal fabrication and welding experience preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Excellent organizational abilities, attention to detail and a proactive approach.
- Flexibility to work overtime and handle on-call maintenance duties.
- Physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs and work in varying conditions.
✅ Contribute directly to a stable, safety-driven organization.
✅ Work within a supportive, team-oriented environment.
✅ Grow your skillset through diverse maintenance projects and responsibilities.
✅ Enjoy opportunities for professional development and growth.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and become a vital part of our thriving Maintenance team!
Additional Information
Why join Tessenderlo Kerley:
Working at Tessenderlo Kerley
- Work/life balance
- Fun and rewarding environment
- Learning, development and teamwork
- Community involvement/outreach
- Challenging and meaningful work
- Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (Low employee premiums!)
- 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of employee contribution
- 401(k) company retirement contribution at year-end, equal to 4% of annual base salary
- Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
- Life Insurance (2x annual base salary)
- Paid vacation and sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
- Adoption Assistance: Up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
- Paid maternity and parental time off
- Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Telemedicine program for you and your dependents
- Long-Term Disability insurance
- Company referral program
Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salary : $5,000
