Maintenance Technician

At Bunge, people don’t just come here to work, they come here to grow – solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse team of thinkers and doers.  Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package, generous paid time off program and opportunity to progress.  Most importantly, in all we do we live our values:
•    Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect
•    Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative and efficient
•    Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably

A Day in the Life:

Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine maintenance on all manufacturing equipment in the plant. Work is of a nature where decisions are made within limits and guidelines of general practices and procedures under the direction of the Maintenance Manager. Candidate must actively participate in Bunge’s Employee Safety Policy and maintain a safe work environment for self and all employees.

Position Details: Work Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shift schedule including weeknights and weekends with occasional overtime as needed. Hours are 5:45pm – 6:00am.

Starting pay is based on experience and knowledge. This role is eligible to receive an annual incentive bonus.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform mechanical maintenance activities and minor electrical repairs on all manufacturing process equipment. (Includes cleaning, lubricating, adjusting parts, equipment, and machinery).
• Troubleshoot production equipment throughout the plant.
• Communicate with production personnel regarding status of the lines.
• Monitor production lines and address any abnormal condition(s) of the machines.
• Perform adjustments and assist line operators with solving problems on different machines to improve quality and efficiency of the lines during production runs and changeovers.
• Work with operators to monitor all safety items on the machines and keep them in optimal operating condition.
• Perform major preventative maintenance activities on the production lines.
• Maintain record of repair work performed and equipment parts/components consumed.
• Maintain tool and machinery part inventory. 
• Verify all tools and equipment are properly accounted for and put away.
• Perform other duties and functions as needed by the Shift Supervisor, Maintenance Manager or Reliability Manager.

Training Requirements: Food Safety, Food Security, Safety, HACCP as assigned to the area, and Pallet Jack Training.

Skill/Experience Requirements:

• High School graduate is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment to include pumps, motors, conveyors, air valves, and various power sources. 
• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools including designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Problem solving and trouble-shooting equipment failure skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to remain standing 100% of the shift.  Must pass a functional capacity test prior to employment.

At Bunge, people don’t just come here to work, they come here to grow – solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse and talented team working to make us the most innovative and dynamic company in our industry.  Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package and most importantly, in all we do we live our values: 

• Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect 

• Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative, and efficient 

• Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably 

Benefits: 

• Health Benefits – Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs. 

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions. 

• Family Support – Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage. 

• Tuition Reimbursement – Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually. 

• Time Off – Providing generous vacation time for a healthy work-life balance.

• Less than 1 year: 7 days 

• 1 - 4 years: 10 days 
• 5 – 14 years: 12 days
• 15 – 19 years: 15 days

• 20 + years: 18 days 

*Time is accrued per pay period and based on an 12-hour shift.

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. Veterans/Disabled