Maintenance Technician
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Job Location:
Des Moines, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Kemin is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our Des Moines team.
In this role youll play a vital part in supporting plant operations by maximizing equipment uptime through effective maintenance and repair. The position also involves reading and interpreting blueprints demonstrating strong machining skills and reliably carrying out the Preventative Maintenance program. Youll additionally assist in fabricating and installing new production processes to improve overall efficiency.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience troubleshooting mechanical issues performing machine and pump repairs and working with electrical systems along with proficiency in welding piping machine rigging and general mechanical problemsolving.
This position is located at our Headquarters in Des Moines and will be working on the 1st shift schedule including an on-call rotation.
Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!
We are a privately held family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people pets and the planet.
We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals safeguard the planets natural resources and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.
We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries including human and animal health and nutrition pet food aquaculture nutraceutical food technologies crop technologies textiles biofuels and animal vaccines.
We employ 3500 global employees and operations in 90 countries including manufacturing facilities in Belgium Brazil China Egypt India Italy San Marino Singapore South Africa and the United States.
As a valued member of our team youll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial physical and professional well-being:
- Competitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary uncapped bonus opportunities a 401k match program and generous paid vacation and holidays.
- Health and Wellness Support: Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family access to an on-site fitness center a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options and free fresh fruit in break areas.
- Career Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
- Continued Learning Opportunities: Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms offering thousands of training resources both live and online and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
- Service Opportunities: Make a positive impact with paid time off for service partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity and local community initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for advanced maintenance including: welding electrical refrigeration HVAC etc.
- Accomplish preventative maintenance and repairs within established timelines.
- Provide input with Engineering team on various process improvements and installation of equipment.
- Responsible for troubleshooting breakdowns and correcting problems.
- Fabricate components from blueprints.
- Machinery assembly and disassembly.
- Preventative maintenance and repairs.
- Ability to perform maintenance on refrigeration.
- Must be able to ensure safety compliance.
- May be responsible for assisting with installation of equipment.
- Avalilable to be on call as necessary.
Qualifications
- Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma with 5-10 years of related experience OR
- Technical School with 4-6 years of related experience
- Must be able to troubleshoot and problem solve.
- Time management skills.
- Basic project management skills.
- Advanced Technical skills including: machine repair piping pump rebuilding HVAC etc.
- Advanced electrical troubleshooting.
- Ability to read blueprints and technical manuals.
- Qualified with Lockout-Tag-out Confined Space Hot-Work Procedures and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color creed/religion national origin ancestry citizenship or immigration status (where applicable) sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related conditions age (40) disability (including the use of a service animal) genetic information marital status familial or caregiver status military or veteran status status as a victim of domestic violence reproductive health decisionmaking and any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law. We also prohibit retaliation for raising concerns or participating in an EEO process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview can email .
A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employmentrequirementsmay be necessarybased onposition.
Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Electrical Experience
- eMaint
- Industrial Maintenance
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Property Maintenance
- Maintenance
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Hydraulics
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Troubleshooting
