Maintenance Technician (W/E Night Shift)

About OstaraOstara is passionate about changing the way the Ag and T&O industry thinks about phosphate management. Our continuing mission is, and will remain, "Feeding the World While Protecting It."We believe that passionate people can make a real difference and we are building a culture around innovation, sustainability, efficiency, nimbleness, honesty, compliance, and a sense of urgency to make a positive difference and create real value. Ostara's Crystal Green fertilizers are the first granular phosphate fertilizers to release nutrients in response to plant demand. Using Crop Driven ReleaseTM, Crystal Green is proven to increase yields, enhance soil health and significantly reduce phosphate tie-up and runoff, thereby improving food security while protecting local waterways from nutrient pollution.Position summaryThe Maintenance Technician maintains industrial machinery and equipment using hoists, lift trucks, hand, and power tools. This position moves, assembles, installs, or dismantles machinery. The technician will troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems and repairs or replaces broken parts as necessary. This is a dual craft role.Essential functionsMaintains all operational equipment and facility infrastructureFacilitates process set-up and start-up as neededComplies with all of Ostara's policies related to all personal protective equipment (PPE), pre-job hazard analysis, lock-out tag-out (LOTO), hot work, hazardous work, confined space, line breaking, safe work, daily PM inspection, work order feedback, general equipment/line isolationApplies preventative measures to the building and equipment to reduce the risk of future problemsCollaborates with other functional departments in the scheduling of down time and repairsStays informed of and complies with all safety policies, guidelines, and procedures at all timesAddresses and/or responds to all safety hazards, near misses and work-related incidents immediatelyOffers suggestions and supports in efforts to improve the safety culture of OstaraRequired skills/abilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailProficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related softwareAbility to read blueprints and schematics for electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systemsAbility to safely use hand tools, torches, and welding equipment, pneumatic and/or electric tools, and precision measuring tools to make repairs or replace equipmentRotating Equipment experience (rotary kiln, granulator, etc.) preferredAbility to troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, electronic equipment and instrumentation to make appropriate repairs, calibration, recommendation and or replacementAbility to safely move in and through work areas, including climbing stairs, maintaining good balance, being mentally alert, having good visual acuity and safely working at heightsAbility to safely work in and around heavy industrial environments, including moving objects, concentrated chemicals, and transport vehicles.Education/experienceHigh school diploma or GED; vocational, millwright, pipefitter, boilermaker, machinist, or welding certification preferredAt least 4 years of related industrial mechanical experience or completion of an accredited apprenticeship program requiredExperience in operation and maintenance practices associated with manufacturing equipment in an industrial environment required; at least 3 years.Physical requirements and work environmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high places, airborne particles, chemicals, and temperature ranges. The noise environment in the work environment is usually loud.Employees are required to wear PPE which may include hard hat, safety toe shoes/boots, gloves, safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection and respiratory protection. The employee needs the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.EEO statementOstara is an equal opportunity employer. Ostara does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship or immigration status, age, national origin, the presence of any physical, mental, or sensory disability, gender identity, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, political ideology, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.CommentsThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Ostara reserves the right to change duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.Federal law requires Ostara to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Ostara will provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.Details: E-Verify Information Work Authorization Information EEO Poster