Maintenance Technician

As the Maintenance Technician, you will be a maintenance crew member assigned to perform maintenance which includes areas of expertise in welding, mechanical maintenance, and mechanical troubleshooting and repair. Your primary goal is to assure safe and efficient production by responding to changing conditions in a timely manner.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Arc and MIG‑Tig welding
• Working in all areas of the plant
  • Trouble shooting and repair of pumps/auto valves
  • Trouble shooting and repair of grain system
  • Performing preventative maintenance
• Moves, sets, calibrates, as needed, controls such as knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms on control panels to control process variables such as flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, and chemicals by automatic regulation and remote control of processing units such as heaters, coolers, thermal oxidizer, compressors, exchangers, and other units
• Determines malfunctioning units by observing control instruments such as meters and gauges or by automatic warning signals such as lights and sounding of horns
• Inspects equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction such as leaks, breakages, faulty valves and pumps
• Determines repair and maintenance of equipment
• Patrols units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions

• 3+ years of mechanical experience or Maintenance Tech Degree
• High School Diploma or GED required with preference for Maintenance Tech Degree
• Familiarity with industrial equipment operations and care
• Experience with Arc and MIG‑Tig welding preferred
• Mechanical background with bearing changes, pumps, conveyors, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge in the areas of planning, organizing, interpersonal communications
• Ability to read and update blueprints
• Understanding of discrete and analog systems
• Pneumatic experience & hydraulic experience strongly preferred
• Valid Driver's License

Green Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, PTO, and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

Green Plains does not provide immigration‑related employment sponsorship for new hires (for example, H‑1B, F‑1 OPT, TN, or other work visas). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and be able to maintain ongoing work authorization without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a leading biorefining company driving the transition to a low‑carbon economy through the production of renewable fuels and sustainable, high‑impact ingredients. Leveraging agricultural, biological, and fermentation expertise, the company transforms renewable crops into low‑carbon energy and feed stocks. Green Plains is a leader in low‑carbon intensity (CI) biofuels production and continues to explore opportunities to expand its output.

With a strong commitment to innovation and operational excellence, Green Plains is delivering long‑term value to stakeholders. For more information, visit