Maintenance Technician

WHO WE ARE

This position is with Helena Industries (HI). HI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC and provides production and distribution solutions to customers across a wide variety of industries. HI is one of the largest chemical toll manufacturers in the U.S. and our clients include many household name brands and large retailers.

ABOUT THE JOB

During the assigned shift the Maintenance Technician performs all tasks associated with installing, adjusting and maintaining mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment in order to keep the operations running in a safe, efficient manner. This position also troubleshoots mechanical, electrical and computer related issues that arise and takes appropriate steps to resolve.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems and production machines.
• Follows diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions and engineering specifications to troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Troubleshoots and maintains PLC’s, plant instrumentation and plant electronic equipment.
• Completes simple programming of logic controllers.
• Reduces downtime and increases on-stream time on all operations running on assigned shift.
• Composes and provides written documentation on all issues utilizing a PM program or work order system to ensure clear communication is provided to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager on items that need attention.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation.
• Listens for problems using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts by using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs and straightedges.
• Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on equipment and plans for and takes corrective action.
• Makes necessary corrections and runs adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Installs new machinery and equipment.
• Performs maintenance welding, cutting, brazing, sawing, grinding and related metal work.
• Maintains inventory of assigned tools and related supplies.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains tools and machinery in good condition.
• Assists in training plant team members on the operation of new equipment.
• Notifies leader of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken.
• Maintains a clean work environment both inside and outside the facility by using good housekeeping habits.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

education & experience

• Technical degree or trade school certificate in mechanical, electrical or HVAC is required.
• Two years of plant maintenance experience working with electronic troubleshooting and logic controllers is required or three years of plant maintenance experience working with electronic troubleshooting and logic controllers is required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Organizational skills.
• Prioritizes on an hourly basis.
• Can use common tools and advance diagnostic tools.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time in extreme hot or cold temperatures.
• Employee may be required to pass OSHA respirator physical.
• Must be able to work rotating shift as scheduled.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license is required to drive a company vehicle.
• Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position is in a typical plant/warehouse environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud. In this position, you will regularly work near moving equipment/mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Helena’s robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match – up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
• Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay and Wisely.
• Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay – paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to 80 hours of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helenacareers.com/benefits.

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.