Plant Technician

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive bonus opportunities – up to six bonuses per year (quarterly profit sharing & value share).
• Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours of PTO available on Day 1, on top of a biweekly PTO accrual program.
• Comprehensive benefits package; individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution.
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Attractive relocation assistance and bonus programs for qualifying positions and/or locations.
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursement.
• Discounted home and auto insurance.
• Multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually.
• Family‑first culture.
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements.

The Plant Technician is responsible for the operation of all plant processing equipment and performing routine basic maintenance in a highly automated chemical facility. In the area of maintenance, Plant Technicians are responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance, basic repair, and cleaning of all equipment associated with bioprocessing processes. At times, Plant Technicians may be asked to assist Maintenance Technicians in more technical and complex maintenance procedures.

Team members in this position are required to maintain knowledge of the process flow, computerized equipment, and be aware of hazards associated with the process as well as understand and execute standard operating procedures (SOPs). Continuous plant operation requires 12‑hour shift work. Plant Technicians must be able to adapt to 12‑hour workdays and be able to meet call‑in requirements as needed.

Schedule:

Days 7am‑7pm & Nights 7pm‑7am (Rotation every 6 weeks). This is an on‑site role located in North Manchester, IN.

• Use your knowledge to maintain and operate all processes associated with the plant where required.
• Perform maintenance and basic repairs of plant equipment and document these activities.
• Operate the DCS (Distributed Control System) for the plant.
• Safely perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Follow procedures for plant start‑up, shut‑down, cleaning, and batching.
• Maintain accurate and timely logs.
• Collect and test quality control samples, interpret QA/QC results and make adjustments to optimize plant operations, and accurately document results in the data collection system, PI.
• Assist in removal, installation, rebuild, and performance of preventive and predictive maintenance on all equipment associated with plant processes.
• Help to keep the plant clean by following the sanitation schedule and completing all tasks as assigned.
• Notify the management team of safety, environmental, quality and production concerns, problems and opportunities.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance.
• Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community.
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes to deliver a best‑in‑class culture of quality.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Plant Technician I: experience in a production environment preferred.
• Plant Technician II: documented successful performance as a Plant Technician I or equivalent work experience required.
• Plant Technician III: documented proficiency in the skills listed in the Plant Technician III Skills Checklist.
• Working knowledge in math, reading comprehension, and mechanical reasoning required.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills required.
• Experience with software systems, such as Maximo, preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills as well as the ability to embrace change.
• Basics of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Capability to learn new programs.
• A successful candidate will have high level of personal integrity.
• Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization.
• Ability to embrace and promote change.
• Innovative mindset.
• Ability to think objectively.
• Self‑awareness in the face…