Maintenance Tech, Van Buren

Role Purpose

The maintenance technician role should be capable of performing all routine and most non‑routine equipment, building and ground maintenance work, overseeing and aiding contractors, and effectively communicating with other plant personnel.

• Understand and adhere to corporate policies and procedures
• Perform welding, plumbing, pipe fitting, metal fabrication, equipment troubleshooting, and installation of equipment
• Perform basic electrical testing and troubleshooting of motor starters, drives, controls, etc.
• Wear PPE and other safety equipment
• Apply technical knowledge of pumps, gear boxes, hydraulics, and other equipment
• Read blueprints, P&’s, and other drawings
• Assist and perform troubleshooting/repairs to multiple types of equipment
• Follow procedures and SOP’s guidelines
• Interface with plant personnel, contractors, and vendors
• Perform site safety, GMP conditions, and safety concerns and observations
• Use hand, air, and power tools
• Lift and maneuver 50 pounds without mechanical assistance
• Provide off‑shift coverage and call‑ins
• Use Microsoft applications for data entry/document creation

• Understanding of basic electricity (qualified worker)
• Understanding of pumps, compressors, blowers, etc.
• Understanding of conveyors and power transmission equipment
• Mobile equipment training – forklift
• Permit systems
• Annual propylene training
• Fire safety and prevention training
• Working at heights training
• LTT (Lock, tag, try) training
• Hotworks training
• Confined space training
• Combustible dust training
• Annual SPCC training
• SWPPP training
• PSM overview training
• Hot liquids training
• Lubrication (grease and oils) training

• Starting pay of $29.04/hour
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Additional benefits at no cost to employee such as lifestyle spending account, identity theft protection, employee assistance program, telemedicine, and more

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: name and contact information;

job preference and work availability; social security number and/or other identification information; education and qualifications; employment history and experience; military service; reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; social media information; pre‑employment test results; post‑offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; voluntary self‑disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and information provided by you during the hiring process.