POET

MaintenanceTechnician

Obion, Tennessee, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Maintenance Technician at POET. Repair, preventative maintenance, and cleaning of all equipment. Perform maintenance tasks on all plant equipment”

What You'll Achieve.

maintain a healthy work-life balance; optimize health, wellness, and productivity; deliver a best-in-class culture of quality

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills; Ability to think objectively

Eligibility Requirements

Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Working at extreme heights (approximately 150 ft), Working in confined spaces, Working in extreme temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees Fahrenheit, Be able to use various hand tools, skid loader, scoop shovels, pipe wrenches, impact wrench, air hose, and shuttle wagon, Operate machinery such as a payloader and Trackmobile for long periods of time, Be in awkward back, shoulder, wrists, and hand positions, Bend forward while standing, Reach overhead, Pull up to 40lbs, Kneel and crouch for up to 15 minutes at a time, Pull up to 95lbs, with or without assistance, Lift and carry up to 50lbs, with or without assistance, Grip with a force of up to 80lbs, Sit for 15 minutes on a stool, sometimes rotation sitting, Pinch with a force of 20lbs, Push up to 20lbs, subject to a physical and expected to pass a drug screen, subject to random drug and alcohol testing

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school diploma or equivalent required, Documented successful performance as a Maintenance Technician or equivalent work experience required

Nice to Have

Experience with fabrication, welding, repair of equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, airlocks, fanslowers, agitator assemblies, and boiler operations and water material handling systems such as preventative maintenance practices, fabrication and repair of metal/plastic piping and instrument and electrical work, Experience with concrete work, hydraulics, pneumatic and fluid processes, and ability to read schematic drawings, Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability of learning new programs

What You'll Do.

preventative maintenance

and cleaning of all equipment

Perform maintenance tasks on all plant equipment

Communicate any issues to the management team

Maintain boiler and cooling tower systems

Maintain all plant equipment

Troubleshoot equipment issues

Perform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) functions

and clean water filtration equipment

Use Maximo to coordinate and order materials

Document all maintenance tasks

Document spare part inventory

Solve problems and fix unsafe conditions

Perform concrete work

Maintain a clean facility

Follow the sanitation schedule

Train new team members

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate work functions with fellow team members and other departments; Clearly and concisely communicate with other departments; Maintain a team environment at all times

Communication Scope

Clearly and concisely communicate with other departments

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