Maintenance Technician

A Day in the Life:

Maintenance Technician performs maintenance activities including but not limited to equipment, buildings, grounds, utilities, and other devices on a 24/7 schedule in order to maintain safe and efficient operation, complying with food safety and process quality standards. Must be willing to work overtime and respond to call-in work.

Position Details:

Monday - Friday, 11:00pm - 7:30am with some weekend and on call work

$36.56 ($37.60 with Ammonia Certification)

What You'll Be Doing:

• Properly install, repair or service machinery, equipment, and support systems as required.
• Work directly with production associates and management to problem-solve and correct production issues that will ensure maximum production efficiencies.
• Properly trouble-shoot and maintain production lines and/or processing equipment.
• Properly perform all necessary maintenance tasks to production lines (i.e. rebuilds, welding, valve, pipe and solenoid selection, etc.)
• Properly develop and implement preventive maintenance systems for all production equipment and/or processing equipment.
• Execute predictive and preventative maintenance practices for all production equipment.
• Perform systematic preventative maintenance, including electrical or mechanical adjustments, inspections and minor repairs.
• Use computer and associated software on PLC's to troubleshoot and correct equipment issues.
• Gain understanding of the principles of Thermodynamics and how it affects ammonia refrigeration and boiler systems.
• Manage predictive and preventive maintenance practices on facilities support equipment such as boilers, ammonia compressors, air compressors, and water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Perform water treatment tests to maintain and operate condenser cooling towers and associated equipment.
• Properly perform all necessary maintenance to refrigeration, air, water, wastewater, and boiler systems (including rebuilds, welding, valve repair, plumbing, and solenoid selection).
• Actively assist with planning/scheduling and storeroom staff for CMMS tracking: work orders, parts, purchase requisitions.
• Other duties as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive maintenance background which may include hydraulics, controls, welding, electrical, PLC's, and pneumatics.
• Maintenance experience in boilers, refrigeration (preferably anhydrous ammonia), air compressors, electrical systems, plant fire protection system and hydraulics.
• Ability to troubleshoot maintenance-related problems.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions concisely. Working knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
• Ability to recognize defective parts.
• Ability to distinguish machine sounds, to detect potential mechanical issues.
• Ability to move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work on multiple levels, such as catwalks, ladders, etc. and ability to work in extreme temperatures.
• Ability to visually identify defective parts.
• Ability to hear machine operations sounds to detect defective parts, machine failures, and changes in speed and other routine running conditions.
• Must have strong problem-solving skill, and the ability to work efficiently under stressful situations.

At Bunge, people don't just come here to work, they come here to grow - solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse and talented team working to make us the most innovative and dynamic company in our industry. Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package and most importantly, in all we do we live our values:

• Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect
• Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative and efficient
• Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably

Benefits:

• Health Benefits - Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support - Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
• Time Off - Providing generous vacation time for a healthy work-life balance.
  • Less than 1 year: 10 days
  • 1 - 4 years: 12 days
  • 5 - 14 years: 17 days
  • 15-19 years: 22 days
  • 20+ years: 25 days

*Time is accrued per pay period and based on an 8-hour shift

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge's expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled