Maintenance Technician

Summary:  Position is responsible for performing maintenance repairs in a soybean processing facility. Perform routine and preventative maintenance on all equipment in the plant. Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills required. Work is of a nature where decisions are made within limits and guidelines of general practices and procedures under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow established Safety and GMP procedures.
• Perform maintenance activities individually or as part of a team with co-workers.
• Repairing electrical, mechanical equipment, operating equipment, and tools
• Reading and understanding blueprints and manuals
• Welding and pipefitting as necessary
• Position works indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures depending on the season.
• Works at various heights
• Reading and interpreting drawings
• Perform emergency & preventative mechanical & electrical repairs on  all equipment (includes cleaning, lubricating, adjusting parts, equipment & machinery)
• Troubleshoot all equipment throughout the facility
• Communicate with the Production Staff and the Maintenance Supervisor or manager regarding status of equipment
• Support the Production lines & address any abnormal condition(s) of the machinery.
• Work with operators to monitor all safety items on the machines and keep them in optimal operating condition.
• Maintain Tool Inventory, verify all tools & equipment are properly accounted for and stored correctly.
• Perform other duties & functions as needed by the department & directed by the facility management.

 Qualifications

• • High School Diploma, GED, or Associated Experience
  • Knowledge of manufacturing equipment: including, pumps, motors, conveyors, air valves, and various power sources.
  • Skills include: Mechanical and Electrical troubleshooting knowledge of machines and tools including: designs, uses, repair, motor control circuits as well as predictive and preventative maintenance.
  • Problem solving and trouble-shooting equipment failure skills are a must.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • 3-5 Years experience in manufacturing environment
  • Understanding of basic computer functions

 Training Requirements:

• • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Confined space
  • Lock out tag out
  • General rigging practices

 Physical Demands:

• • • Work in confining environments under / over equipment.
    • Lifting less than 50 pounds infrequently.
    • Hearing sensitivity to detect differences in sounds.
    • Arm / hand steadiness.

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled