Maintenance Technician (2nd shift)
Company: balchem
Location: Defiance
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty
ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of
life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the
finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our
corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey and we
have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and
R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in
1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ - BCPC) with
annual revenues over $900 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0
billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human
Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty
Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are
engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company
into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our
dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Maintenance Technician will properly carry out all duties as
defined under the Essential Responsibilities category. This person
is responsible for correctly following all management guidelines
and instructions as they relate to this position. In addition,
independent thought and action are important aspects of this
position. All work will be performed in a safe and sanitary manner.
This person must be extremely flexible and receptive to continual
change in assigned duties - including the ability to work different
shifts. Additional hours will be required if needed. Working
independently and efficiently managing his/her time are important
components of this position. This person must communicate
effectively with the Maintenance Manager / Supervisor as to the
progress of assigned duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Personnel in this position must continuously demonstrate the
mechanical and electrical skills necessary to maintain highest
possible plant operating efficiencies
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and maintain all plant equipment and
systems in order to repair or rebuild for efficient plant
operations
- Rebuild or repair plant vacuum pumps, gearboxes, valves, steam
regulating valves, pneumatic cylinder controls, and all other types
of pumps in plant operations
- Repair forklifts and other material handling equipment
- Effectively perform maintenance and P.M. on plant CIP systems,
AZO systems, mixing/dryer systems, chemical injection systems, air
compressors, boiler systems, city water systems, ammonia systems,
packaging, & handling equipment
- Effectively perform industrial electrical testing and trouble
shooting in areas such as: 4-20 milliamps,
12/24/48/120/240/480-volt circuits, pressure/selector switches,
float switches, relays, changing of high voltage and control
components of various plant motors
- Repair and maintain all types of packaging systems, pressure
systems, boiler equipment, process systems, and fixtures used in
the operations - all in accordance with manufacturer's
specifications and/or SensoryEffects - Inc. standards and
directions
- Observe equipment in operations, evaluate performance issues,
and make informed decisions on repair/replacement
- Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled - utilizing
internal systems and procedures and/or equipment
specifications
- Fabricate equipment, following piping/equipment diagrams and
equipment specifications
- Obtain and maintain the required knowledge from
manufacturer/equipment manuals and other resources required to
complete maintenance tasks
- Maintain all tools, equipment and work areas in an orderly and
neat condition - free of all removable dirt and waste
- Take all necessary measures to work in a safe and professional
manner
- Assist the Engineering/Maintenance personnel on internal plant
projects and system installations
- Perform all other duties as assigned or directed by
management/supervision
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision
- Perform accurate calibrations on all required equipment
including PLCs, valves, sensors, etc.REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have GED or equivalent
- Maintenance Technician personnel will attain an acceptable
level of proficiency in all described areas of responsibility
- Applicant must pass a written test with a score of 75% or
higher in order to be eligible for the Maintenance Technician
position
- Must satisfactorily pass the DOA for this position within 1
year of successfully passing the written Maintenance Technician
test
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must be able to effectively follow all written and oral
instructions, write clearly and in an organized fashion, and
possess advanced communication skills and be able to effectively
interface with Plant Engineering, Operations
Management/Supervisors, and outside equipment vendors, suppliers,
and engineers
- Must be self-disciplined, a team player, and be able to handle
emergency situations common to the position
- Must be able to maintain and display personal cleanliness and
follow all GMPs as described in company guidelines
- Must be able to successfully perform all the duties assigned by
the Maintenance Manager or Supervisor
- Must exhibit independent initiative to solve problems and
correct them
- Will be proficient in all types of mechanical rebuilding; this
includes valves, pumps, major equipment overhauls and repairs,
etc.
- Will be able to effectively troubleshoot and repair defects in
plant boilers, city water systems, ammonia/pressure systems, air
compressors, all canning/packaging and dryer operations
- Will be able to diagnose and effectively repair problem
equipment in all plant operational areas; this equipment includes
(but is not limited to): powder conveying systems, heat exchangers,
Reverse Osmosis system, dryer systems, canning/packaging
operations
- Will be able to effectively use electrical testing equipment
and volt/amp meters
- Will have advanced knowledge and application skills in
industrial electricity and be able to troubleshoot and repair
electrical components and machinery malfunctions
- Will be able to rapidly read and understand piping,
construction layouts, equipment specifications, troubleshooting
charts/procedures, and other various diagrams
- Will weld stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel in
accordance with all government and company specificationsWORKING
CONDITIONS:
- Continuous physical activity through the work day such as
climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking,
pushing, pulling, lifting, hearing, talking, repetitive motion and
moving objects weighing up to 50 lbs., routine climbing of
stairs
- Operates various equipment such as computers, drafting
equipment and instruments involving scientific meters and measuring
devices
- Must be able to distinguish colors
- Regularly performs tasks in a plant environment, periodically
with temperatures and noise above ambient level, proximity to high
speed moving mechanical parts, and exposure to chemicals that are
constantly monitored
- Will be required to wear appropriate safety equipment such as
safety glasses, safety shoes, respirators, gloves and other
protective equipment as required
- May be required at times to work in confined spaces
- Exposure to wet, slippery floors from ingredients and water
solutions and live steam and steam heated water#IN
Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and
promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and
a work environment free of harassment and hostility.
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Keywords: balchem, Fort Wayne , Maintenance Technician (2nd shift), Professions , Defiance, Indiana
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