Maintenance Technician

Summary: The Maintenance Technician position is a maintenance crew member assigned to perform maintenance which includes areas of expertise in electrical-mechanical maintenance and installation, instrumentation, controls, Frequency drives, mechanical troubleshooting, and repair. The primary goal is to ensure safe and efficient production by responding to changing conditions in a timely manner.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Arc welding, MIG and TIG

• Working in all areas of the plant

• Troubleshooting and repair of pumps/ auto valves

• Troubleshooting and repair of grain system

• Performing preventative maintenance

• Moving sets, and calibrating, as needed, controls such as: knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms, on control panels to control process variables such as: flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, and chemicals, by automatic regulation and remote control of processing units such as: heaters, coolers, thermal oxidizer, compressors, exchangers, and other units

• Determine malfunctioning units by observing control instruments, such as meters and gauges or by automatic warning signals, such as lights and sounding of horns

• Inspect equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction such as: leaks, breakages, faulty valves and pumps

• Determine repair and maintenance of equipment

• Patrol units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions

• Lubricate equipment

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of mechanical experience or Maintenance Tech Degree
• High School Diploma or GED required, Maintenance Tech Degree preferred
• Familiarity with industrial equipment operations and care
• Experience with Arc MIG and TIG welding preferred
• Mechanical background with bearing changes, pumps, conveyors, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge in the areas of planning, organizing, interpersonal communications
• Ability to read and update blueprints
• Understanding of discrete and analog systems
• Pneumatic Experience & Hydraulic Experience strongly preferred
• Valid Driver's License required

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps, lift up to 60 lbs., and work at heights
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts
• The employee is regularly exposed to dusty conditions
• The employee is regularly exposed to high noise environments
• The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather in all conditions
• The employee will regularly be exposed to chemicals used in the process

Job Type: Full-time

Shift(s): Days: Mon-Thurs Shift times: 7 am-5 pm. Tues-Fri Shift times: 7 am-5 pm. Each Maintenance Technician takes turns, on rotation, covering the Tues-Fri Schedule. Take turns being on call for 7 days. Mon-Sun.

Compensation: $34.25/hr

Hourly Skill Block Incentive: A skill‐based compensation system that rewards employees with additional base pay in exchange for formal assessment of an employee's mastery of technical skills, knowledge, and competencies.

Green Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

Green Plains does not provide immigration-related employment sponsorship for new hires (for example, H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN, or other work visas). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be able to maintain ongoing work authorization without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Company Description:

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a leading biorefining company driving the transition to a low-carbon economy through the production of renewable fuels and sustainable, high-impact ingredients. Leveraging agricultural, biological, and fermentation expertise, the company transforms renewable crops into low-carbon energy and feedstocks. Green Plains is a leader in low-carbon intensity (CI) biofuels production and continues to explore opportunities to expand its output. With a strong commitment to innovation and operational excellence, Green Plains is delivering long-term value to stakeholders. For more information, visit www.gpreinc.com.