Grain Processing Corporation, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Maintenance Technician in Washington, Indiana. This role will help analyze, trouble shoot, and correct mechanical problems, repair and overhaul mechanical equipment and controls throughout the process.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Service equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty mechanical components.
• Plan for and perform preventative maintenance to manufacturing equipment.
• Determine need for, analyze, and make necessary running adjustments, repairs, and overhauls.
• Perform work safely, requiring a thorough knowledge of mechanical principles and relationships.
• Read blueprints, technical drawings, manuals, and procedures.
• Understand process flows.
• Use hand, power, and shop tools to repair and maintain the safe and efficient operation of equipment.
• Fabricate parts by using machines and tools common to the trade, including welding.
• Perform work in accordance with all safety rules and regulations and plant policies and procedures
• At times, be part of a mechanical team on major installation, working with other trades, such as electricians, machinists and process employees.
• Climb, bend, crawl, squat, and maneuver body into various positions in order to access all parts of equipment that require service or repair.
• On scheduled off-shift, may be called upon to do emergency repairs in the process.
• Perform other mechanical/maintenance duties as assigned.
• Work as a team with mechanical and electrical maintenance technicians and production operators to troubleshoot and repair equipment problems in the mill.
• Determine possible alternatives to planned or standard procedures.
• Determine when and what PPE is required for tasks.
• Determine when and what permits are necessary to complete an assigned task.
• Determine pipe specification requirements.
• Operate fork trucks, aerial man lifts, and other equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced training in mechanical maintenance a plus.
• Welding Skills (Arc and Tig)
• Plasma cutter and acetylene torch experience
• Understanding and knowledge of tools used in maintenance
• Millwright Skills
• Computer Skills
• Must be able to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision

EXPERIENCE:
• Two years of previous experience as a Maintenance Technician in an industrial setting or equivalent. Must demonstrate a steady, consistent, and dependable work history.

OTHER:
• Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shift (days, nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Must be able to work overtime.