Maintenance Technician

What We Will Expect From You

In this role you’ll be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing complex mechanical systems throughout multiple production areas. The ideal candidate for this role is a self‑motivated, detail‑oriented professional, who takes initiative in their role, with a strong technical background and willingness to go above and beyond. This is a full‑time hourly position including health, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation and other employee benefits.

Job Type: Full‑Time
Pay: Hourly
FLSA: Non‑Exempt
Schedule: Mon‑Fri (weekends on call)
Location: South Bend, Indiana
Travel: No Travel

• Troubleshoot all mechanical problems, repairing, and maintaining equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks to identify and correct mechanical defects.
• Perform emergency maintenance repairs on failed equipment, including weekends as required.
• Installation and maintenance of various types of equipment; including but not limited to pumps, conveyors, drive systems, gearboxes and other rotating equipment.

• Assist with the shutdown and startup of newly implemented or repaired equipment.
• Maintain consistent attendance and adherence to assigned schedule.
• Strictly comply with all plant rules, regulations, and safety guidelines.
• Accurately complete and notate assigned work orders.
• Maintain clear communication among team members and supervisors regarding daily tasks’ progress, delays, or other concerns.
• Additional duties are required, as assigned.

• Two (2) years of relevant on‑the‑job experience.
• Experienced in industrial mechanical maintenance and process systems.
• Familiar with computerized maintenance management systems.
• Willingness to work a rotating on‑call schedule.
• Relevant maintenance certifications are preferred; OSHA, Rigging & Signaling, precision maintenance, welding or other.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

• Must wear and maintain company required Personal Protective Equipment including, but not limited to: FR pants/ long‑sleeve shirt, safety glasses, hard hat, safety‑toe boots, hearing protection, and gloves.
• Physically able to perform the following job essential functions, inclusive of but not limited to: crouching, kneeling, bending, walking long distances, lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 50 pounds, work at heights, continuous work in confined spaces, ascend/ descend/ work from: stairs/ladders/scaffolding.
• Must have the ability to work continuously in an environment inclusive of but not limited to: dust, loud noise(s), walk on uneven or slippery surfaces, outdoors, heat/cold, poorly illuminated areas.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a bonus. The starting salary is based on the candidate's experience, education, and market pay for the role in the region. As a team member at Verbio North America, you’ll also enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Company paid short & long‑term disability coverage as well as AD&D.
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plans
• 11 paid holidays
• 5 sick/personal days
• Paid vacation time
• Automatic 5% employer contribution into a 401(k) account after 90 days.
• Career advancement and bonus opportunities
• Career Development: on‑the‑job training and skills development.

South Bend Ethanol, LLC, is the most recent plant acquisition. As a global leader in the renewable energy industry, this will be Verbio’s second US production facility following the successful commissioning of its Nevada, IA plant. The site will be developed over the next three years incorporating Verbio’s advanced engineering and operating technology practices. Verbio intends to expand and develop the plant into a modern biorefinery at an estimated total investment of $230 million.

VERBIO SE (VERBIO), with headquarters in Leipzig, Germany, is a leading independent manufacturer of biofuels and bioenergy in Germany and Europe. The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its locations in Germany, Poland, Hungary,…