Refinery Maintenance Operator - CJ BIO America : Job Details

Job Title: Maintenance Operator Property of: CJ Bio America1946 Harvest Ave.Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501Job #: PROD_R_ Maintenance Operator REV: 11/21/2024Department: Refinery Reports to: Supervisor of Refinery Career Path: TFunction: Production Full-Time Non-ExemptJob SummaryMaintain and facilitate the repair of equipment, valves and piping in the Refinery building. Calibration / testing of refinery instrumentation (Process pH probes, magnetic separators etc.) Essential Job Functions

• Repair minor problems that arise with equipment and machines, including but not limited to: gaskets, couplers, broken chains, air knockers, minor alignment issues and worn part replacement;
• Troubleshoot and assist with overall process problems that arise, including but not limited to identifying sources of equipment malfunction and fluid leaks
• Assist in scheduling equipment time for reliability department, including but not limited to oil changes, belt changes and PM's
• Clean, organize and maintain an inventory of spare parts
• Enter work requests into SAP
• Complete documentation following company guidelines and in a timely manner.
• Communicate repair orders to appropriate personnel in a timely manner;
• Calibrate pH and/or conductivity probes;
• Strength test magnetic separators
• Maintain / organize the refinery tools and spare parts in a 5S compliant manner
• Assist in the completion of Safe Work Permits, Lock Out Tag, 1st line breaks as needed
• Perform preventative maintenance on refinery equipment
• Adhere to all regulatory and safety regulations required by PSM, MOC, OSHA, Food Safety, CJ Bio America, and State of Iowa;
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of industrial mechanical equipment and maintenance
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics
• Work in a safe manner;
• Proficient computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Office Suite, SAP
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Thorough understand of safety and regulatory practices, guidelines, rules and laws

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Business needs may require additional hours worked, including overtime as needed and approved by management.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and be on-call
• This position works in production areas; Exposures include moving parts, high noise levels, vibrations, varying atmospheric conditions, hot and cold temperatures, chemicals, high pressure steam and dust, and outdoor weather conditions
• This position does not supervise the work of others
• Prolonged periods of walking, standing, stretching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling as required
• Frequently ascends/descends stairs and ladders, and works at heights using safety fall protection
• Manual dexterity to assemble, disassemble, adjust, and relocate machines
• This position will use hand and power tools regularly, and may operate heavy equipment as necessary
• Ability to enter confined spaces as necessary
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma / GED & 2 years of Industrial maintenance experience

OR

• Vocational school or Associate's degree in a related field
• Production and SAP Experience preferred

We are an E-Verify participant and upon initial offer, a successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.