Maintenance Technician

** Thank you for your interest in joining our team!  At CGB, you can contribute to meaningful work, grow professionally and personally, and belong in a place where everyone has a voice.
**** Founded in 1969, CGB Enterprises, Inc. is known as an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries.  Today, CGB operates an enterprise with over 100 locations and nearly 2,000 U.S. employees overseeing a diverse family of businesses that provide an array of services for producers and logistics services for an international base of customers. The combination of our assets provides a growing organization that is celebrating over 50 years of strength and stability!
****** In this job, you will:
***** Fully participate in the company Safety, Food Safety, and Quality programs and attend daily pre-shift meetings.
* Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA to include Lock Out Tag Out, Confined Space and Hot Permit procedures especially in the Extraction area, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
* Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance (per manufacturer's recommendations and company policies) to maximize equipment life. Perform basic equipment upkeep and repairs. Monitor equipment to ensure all equipment is in proper working order.
* Perform installation projects, perform needed repairs daily in order to maintain a safe environment and efficient operation.
* Troubleshoot reported or discovered equipment issues to prevent downtime; repair or replace defective parts or requests assistance as needed. Rebuild spare equipment.
* Maintain needed inventory to complete routine tasks and maintenance. Ensure parts and supplies are available as needed.
* Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly (i.e. checklists, updating electronic PM records, repair notes, repair estimates, and purchase order information).
* Set up and disassemble oil barge loading hoses. Contain oil spills and recover spilled oil when necessary.
* Perform general housekeeping and clean-up of all work areas.
* Be "on-call" for weekends, nights and holidays for emergency repairs.
* Other duties as assigned; such as performing highly skilled maintenance where applicable (electrical, fabrication, welding, cutting, blue print reading, carpentry, etc.) and may include working in any or all parts of the plant assisting with operations or maintenance when an imminent or urgent issue arises.
** Here’s what you’ll need to be considered:
**** Education
* * Required - High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
** Experience
* * Required – None.

Preferred – Previous experience in maintenance.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Intermediate to advanced level of understanding of mechanical maintenance, knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
* Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
* Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
* Basic mathematical skills (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
* Ability to accept and follow directions; to work independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to apply common sense and logical thought process to interpret oral and written communications and recommend alternative solutions to mechanical problems.
* Ability to read blueprints and troubleshoot equipment.
** Here’s additional information you need to know:
**** Physical Demands & Requirements
** Ability to perform heavy lifting that includes up to 50 lbs. daily, 100 lbs. occasionally, and ask for assistance on anything over 100 lbs.

Ability to climb ladders or stairs repeatedly to significant elevation.  At least 30 feet before a rest, and a total height of up to 120 feet.

Manual dexterity e.g., ability to grasp, manipulate and assemble small objects.

Ability to safely walk on barge surface(s) and on top of railcars.

Ability to work in confined spaces and around deep water.

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