Description

Join the PURIS team to lead the plant-based movement and ensure production of high quality, USA made plant proteins! This is a unique time and opportunity to join the Harrold team throughout the expansion and growth of the manufacturing processes, implement state of the art engineering and execute new initiatives that will drive and support the PURIS Vision of a Plant Strong Planet.

The Maintenance Mechanic position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic equipment. All while maintaining production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives. The Maintenance Mechanic understands and executes safe working practices including the usage of proper PPE.

The Maintenance Mechanic must embody the PURIS Core Values: Integrity, Leadership, Openness, Global Vision, Adaptability, and Partnership.

Pay Rate/Range: $22.00 - $27.00

Work Location: Harrold Pea Processing

*The hourly rate for this role will be based on qualifications, experience, market data, and internal equity. Actual pay may vary due to factors such as location, skills, education, and performance. Pay is determined transparently, using market benchmarks and ensuring internal equity.

This position has the potential to earn more based on shift differential, experience, and attendance. We also offer a fuel allowance program for commuting to and from work, a telehealth service that allows employees to make health care appointments with convenience, and an attendance incentive that gives an additional bonus up to $4.50/hr based on perfect attendance.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Observes all OSHA and facility safety rules and regulations including the use of personal protective equipment.
Follows all established Good Manufacturing Practices; including an orderly and clean work area.
Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, welding, cutting, soldering, pipe fitting, insulating, carpentry, installing, repair of production machines and repair building issues.
Position may require regular standing, reaching, bending and continuous motion.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Discuss work orders, equipment malfunctions and job task coordination with co-workers.
Reports all downtime
Assess whether designs meet technical specifications, performance requirements and regulations.
Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
Ability to utilize powered industrial equipment; to include forklifts, boom lifts and scissor lifts.
Responsible for 24-hour emergency maintenance service as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education, Experience & Capabilities:

High School diploma or GED required. Technical School graduate preferred
Must be able to read, write and speak English
A high degree of judgment is required for this position
Knowledge of power and hand tools
7+ years of manufacturing experience preferred; strong pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with PLC experience is a plus
Experience with grain handling / processing equipment
Experience with maintenance type welding activities and air compressors
Experience with rigging equipment to pick and place machinery and parts, fit bearings, align gears and shafts, attach and align motors, connect coupling and belts
Experience performing predictive and operation maintenance using laser alignment tooling, service and repair hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
Must have general mechanical knowledge and electrical knowledge
Software and PLC experience is helpful
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Must be able to communicate in a professional manner with all employee levels at the plant as mechanics may perform training for newly acquired equipment

Benefits:

At PURIS, we’re proud to support our team with a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Starting the first of the month after your hire date, you’ll enjoy access to Medical insurance plans starting as low as $31 per paycheck. We also offer dental and vision coverage, as well as free digital health care for all employees. You will also have access to Life and Short-Term Disability insurance covered for you at 100%, along with flexible health and dependent care spending accounts. Planning for your future? PURIS contributes 50% of every dollar you save, up to 6%, toward your retirement plan. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with 80 hours of PTO accrued annually, 8 paid holidays, and access to a variety of other free resources at your disposal. Join us, and experience the benefits designed with you in mind!

Join the Plant-Based Revolution:

Join the MOST INNOVATIVE FOOD COMPANY OF 2021 named by Fast Company Magazine!

Innovation is in the PURIS DNA. Since 1985, our company’s focus has been feeding people, and as luck would have it, the path to nourishing people mirrors the path to nourishing the planet, itself. And what began as a mission to breed more resilient crops has blossomed into something much greater -- a company taking leaps forward in regenerative agriculture, state of the art manufacturing processes, food security, and global supply chain transparency.

Join Our Team:

To apply for the role, visit www.puris.com/careers. PURIS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The hiring process includes successfully completing a background check, and drug screen. We E-verify all new hires.

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any PURIS employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of PURIS.