Industrial Maintenance Technician - Horizon Ag-Products

Industrial Maintenance Technician

A leader in the Biostimulant industry, Horizon Ag Products began manufacturing soluble humus products for Agriculture in 1983.  Based in Lakewood, CO, we are a recognized leader in our industry. With approximately 100 employees, we operate six manufacturing plants in six states and several surface mines.  We strongly believe our products are of significant benefit to mankind and we make them better than anyone else in the world.  We support a lifestyle of balanced priorities where everyone works hard and enjoys themselves and each other.  We look out for one another and cherish the caring attitude and respect we have for one another in the workplace and beyond.  Above all else, we conduct ourselves with integrity and follow the guiding principles outlined on our website, www.horizonag.com.

Summary:

Horizon Ag-Products is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to work in our dry manufacturing facility located in Union City, Oklahoma. This hands-on position requires skills in one or more of the following areas: welding, fabrication, machine tools, facilities maintenance, conveyance systems, pumps, hoses and water transfer systems, general electrical, and compressed air systems. The ideal candidate will have five years' experience and a technical industrial maintenance certificate and be willing to work 2nd shift and be available for call-in during off hours and weekends. The Industrial Maintenance Technician will be accountable for the safe maintenance, repair and/or replacement of plant equipment and systems to ensure production quality and quantity objectives are met in accordance with the company’s standards.

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for the day-to-day corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance on all equipment and facilities.

· Install new machinery and processes.

· Executes daily work orders.

· Troubleshoots equipment and systems.

· Suggests upgrades and process improvements to improve uptime and reduce MTBF.

· Coordinate and work with other maintenance team members.

· Works with external contractors and service providers.

· Assists with the planning and implementation of plant improvements, expansions, and capital projects.

· Coordinates activities with Plant Operations Departments.

· Team player and willing to assist with Plant Operations when required.

· 50 pound lifting capability.

· Comfortable working in a harness at heights.

Qualifications & Requirements:

· 5 years of maintenance experience and technical industrial maintenance certificate

· Strong knowledge of maintaining manufacturing equipment in one of these areas: electrical motors and VFD’s, gearboxes, bearings & seals, compressed air systems (compressors & dryers), pumps (centrifugal, air diaphragm, hydraulic), PLC/HMI controls, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulics.

· Experience working in batch or continuous operated plants with liquid and solids handling.

Classification: Non-Exempt / Hourly, paid bi-weekly, benefits eligible

Shifts: 12 Hour Shifts (6pm-6am), 4-6 days per week

Position Open: Immediately

Reports To: Maintenance Manager, Union City

Location: Union City, OK

Horizon Ag Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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