Schedule:Monday-Friday, 12:00am (midnight) - 8:00am

　　Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website atfuillc.com{target="_blank"}to learn more!

　　Central Bi-Products is a full-service rendering company that operates out of three locations to produce safe, sustainable feed ingredients. Better feed makes better food. Learn more about what we do atcentralbi.com/{target="_blank"}.

　　We are seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician to join our 3rd shift team in Estherville, IA! We offer a starting wage of$24.67/Hr.plus$1/Hr. night shift and $2/Hr. weekend shiftdifferentials and regular pay increases. Our complete benefits package includeshealth, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!

　　Areas of Accountability

　　All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork

　　Plant Maintenance Technicians maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install various types of equipment throughout the plant. The technician functions in a team environment but must also be able to work independently as needed.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities

　　Work safely following all company safety policies, practices, procedures and improvement initiatives

　　Maintain, troubleshoot, and service all material handling and production equipment in all areas of the facility

　　Operate bobcats, forklifts, farm tractors, bucket trucks, boom trucks, and aerial lifts

　　Correctly operate welders, acetylene torches, and air plasma cutters

　　Maintain all liquid (water, grease, or oil) distribution systems

　　Record data and analyze information to determine inconsistencies that may require corrective action

　　Correctly operate and maintain equipment and tools required for fabrication and maintenance

　　General housekeeping duties, including painting and/or scrubbing with detergent solutions

　　Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal work load.

　　Qualifications

　　High school diploma/GED or higher

　　Experience in a manufacturing environment with a mechanical and/or electrical discipline

　　Ability to correctly operate welders, acetylene torches, and air plasma cutters

　　Knowledge of safety procedures including but not limited to: confined space entry, line opening, fall protection, lockout tagout, and hot work

　　Occasionally push and/or pull heavy objects (approx. 200 lbs. max)

　　Occasionally lift up to 100 lbs. from floor to waist level

　　Frequently bend at the waist and/or knees

　　Frequently climb stairs and/or ladders (up to 40 ft.)

　　Ability to distinguish colors (i.e., wire codes)

　　Tolerance of varying environmental conditions - heat, cold, and/or wet and slippery conditions

　　Effectively communicate with supervisors and co-workers and follow written and/or verbal instructions

　　Accurately read and understand signs, labels, warnings, directions, operator manuals, service manuals, and wiring schematics associated with the maintenance and/or operation of instruments and equipment

　　Accurately perform basic mathematical skills

　　Ability to work varying shifts or extra hours on short notice to fill in for absent co-worker, accommodate a heavier than normal workload, or to assist with special projects