APC is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join their team in Sublette, KS. This position will assure the daily safe, efficient and effective operations of all plant equipment and machinery in accordance with established policies and procedures and assist in construction of production and building facilities.

JOB DUTIES:

• Examine, test, maintain and repair all physical plant machinery and equipment to assure safe and efficient operations.
• Inspect, maintain and repair cooling and heating systems.
• Repair and install pipes, fittings, fixtures and other plumbing duties as required.
• Maintain and repair pumps, valves and motors as required by management.
• Records and logs maintenance repairs and inspections.
• Assist to construct and repair production facilities, including building, structure walls, floors, cabinets and fixtures.
• Follow good housekeeping practices for maintenance areas such as; washing, cleaning, and maintaining tools and other equipment.
• Assist in snow and ice removal from company sidewalks and driveways.
• Operate forklifts and non-motorized pallet jacks as required.
• Operate company vehicle as required.
• Ability to change bags in baghouse.
• Ensure fundamental feed safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve feed safety and quality objectives and to support the development, implementation and maintenance and ongoing improvements of feed safety programs.
• Maintenance Supervisor or other qualified personnel will cover for the absence of the Maintenance Technician.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Electrical knowledge ranging from 110 Volts of power to 480 Volts (3 phase).
• Ability to operate industrial equipment such as; hand wrenches, welders, power tools, cutting torch, and use tape measure.
• Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver license.
• Ability to use basic math skills, including a variety of calculations.
• Ability to legibly document data for record keeping purposes.
• Ability to read and record data from various gauges.
• Analytical ability related to complex information and problem solving.
• Ability to understand wire diagrams, construction plans and diagrams.
• Knowledge and ability to implement all safety procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical information through use of written documentation or oral presentation.
• Knowledge of organizational methods and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Ability to operate all necessary plant and office equipment required to accomplish job duties such as, computers, office telephones including voice mail features, fax machines.
• Ability to work daily shift, weekends and extended hours as necessary.
• Ability to assist other work-related areas as requested.
• General and specific knowledge and abilities in the following area.
• Welding of different alloys, including stainless steel.
• Equipment knowledge, including bearings, shaft, bolt, nut, wrench and belt sizes.
• Understanding metal sizes, including I beams, H beams, and angle sizes.

BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Approximate:       8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

Key:              Occasional         =       0% - 33%

                                      Frequent             =       34% - 66%

                                      Continuous        =       67% - 100%

                                      N/A                      =       Not Applicable

Standing                                                                                                                                Frequent

Sitting                                                                                                                                     Occasional

Walking                                                                                                                                  Occasional

Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping                                                                           Occasional

Reaching Above Shoulder                                                                                                  Occasional

Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.)                                                                                           Frequent

Working on Heights:

Unprotected Heights                                                                                                           Occasional

Protected Heights                                                                                                                Frequent

Lifting Weights from 0 to 100 pounds                                                                             Frequent

Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials

        Weighing from 0 to 700 pounds                                                                               Occasional

Being Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment                              Frequent

Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job)                                                                    Occasional

Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery                                          Frequent

Hand Movements:

Recording Data                                                                                                                    Occasional

Operating Office Equipment                                                                                              Occasional

Operating Computer                                                                                                           Occasional

Simple Grasping (right and left)                                                                                        Frequent

Firm Grasping (right and left)                                                                                            Frequent

Fine Manipulating (right and left)                                                                                     Frequent

Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls                                                                   Occasional

Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access

        Required Information and to Perform Job Duties                                                Yes

Color Definition                                                                                                                   Yes

Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate

        and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform

        Job Duties                                                                                                                     Yes

Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas                                                 Yes

Office                                                                                                                                      Occasional

Multiple Locations                                                                                                               Frequent

Plant                                                                                                                                       Continuous

Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area                                                                        Occasional

Rough Terrain                                                                                                                       Occasional

Other                                                                                                                                      N/A

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  High School Diploma or GED required; Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Maintenance, Industrial Technology, Engineering or related field preferred.

Experience:  Experience with equipment maintenance required; 3-5 years’ experience related to industrial electrical, industrial welding or industrial plumbing preferred.

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