Maintenance 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, and vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• 401K 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 reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance
• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• Family‑first culture
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient repair of equipment, preventative maintenance, and fabrication of projects associated with terminal operations at the Savannah, GA, rail‑to‑container transload facility.

Schedule:

Monday‑Friday, 6:45AM – 4:30PM.

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair various electrical components and systems.
• Inspect electrical components and complete preventative maintenance.
• Ensure electrical equipment and wiring conform to code.
• Perform installation and maintenance work as part of a team of skilled trade team members.
• Install, repair, and maintain terminal machinery and equipment according to construction plans, blueprints, and other drawings in industrial establishments.
• Use hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools on a variety of projects.
• Dismantle and repair various machinery.
• Identify hand tools, fasteners, and other equipment used in the trade and distinguish their applications.
• Move machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
• Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
• Assemble or fasten machines, bolts, welds, and rivets to foundations or other structures.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3years of previous electrical experience required.
• 3–5years of previous maintenance experience required.
• Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the millwright field.
• Experience with MIG and stick welding tools preferred.
• Ability to plan work, solve problems and make decisions based on quantifiable information.
• Self‑driven, energetic, and a team player.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management, and communication skills; ability to embrace change.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Capability to learn new programs.

• High level of personal integrity.
• Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to embrace and promote change.
• Innovative mindset.
• Ability to think objectively.
• Self‑awareness in the face of uncertainty.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Occasionally lift weights up to 60pounds.
• Climb several flights of stairs and ladders.
• Occasional bending, twisting, and turning while lifting weights of less than 50pounds.
• Data entry while seated for greater than one hour.
• Walk up to two or more miles per day.
• Pushing brooms, shovels, etc.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and at temperatures from
  -20 to +100degrees.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing; must pass a pre‑screen drug test.

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, abilities, merit, and other legitimate business factors, without regard to any legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, working conditions, promotion, and termination.