Mechanical & Pipe Technician

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. Want to help us make a difference? Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients. Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles. Roquette America - Bargaining Unit Job Description Job Identification: Title: Mechanical/Piping Technician Labor Grade: 7 Department: Maintenance Supervisor Title: Maintenance Associate Team Leader / Team Leader Job Summary: • Supports and adheres to all safety, environmental and quality requirements. • Qualifies and maintains proficiency in all applicable technical skills and meets job description requirements for those positions. • Responsible for maintenance and improvements of machines such as: mechanical rotating equipment, conveying equipment, vibrating equipment, mechanical drives, and the support for each. • Responsibilities include maintenance improvements of piping in our plant such as: pipe, fittings, valves, spouts, chutes, and some thin metal fabrication and repairs. Also includes some minor carpentry and insulation work. • Performs other duties as assigned. Essential functions and additional responsibilities: • Wears designated PPE • Qualified and physically able to wear and work in a dust mask and full-face respirator • Protects safety, the environment and quality craftsmanship in all situations • May work rotating shifts as scheduled • Qualifies to drive a fork lift, JLG, and carry deck crane on an as-needed basis • Troubleshoot and repair assets to their desired operating function. • Works with operation employees to troubleshoot equipment repairs and modifications. • Works closely with employees, contractors and outside personnel • Communicates effectively, both written and verbal, with employees, contractors and outside personnel • Completes shop papers with detailed description of work performed during the repair and time to complete the task. • Performs assigned computer functions • Safely lifts tools, parts and equipment, using others or mechanical means to ensure a safe lift. • Ascends and descends stairs up to 12 stories • Works in hot and humid inside environment • Works outside in all seasons • Carries out work plan and housekeeping schedule as defined in Shop Papers or specified by Associate Team Leader/ Team Leader • Performs essential functions of the job he/she is assigned to perform Accountabilities: Satisfactory performance of this job yields the following results - - On budget safety, environmental and quality performance - Quality job performance, meeting technical and time expectations - A clean and tidy workplace - Positive interaction and good morale with employees, contractors and outside personnel Job Specifications: • Adheres to all safety, environmental, and quality requirements • Is able to operate hand and power tools, welding, rigging, exhibits troubleshooting skills, has pipe design skills, ability to read blueprints and P&ID. Skills in maintaining turbines and compressor, general lubrication knowledge and high mechanical skills. • Performs emergent, reactive, and mechanical PM lubrication tasks. • Commonly uses a computer to perform various functions. • Performs assigned environmental and housekeeping tasks • Requires minimal supervision to perform assigned duties • Assists in developing standardized mechanical methods, hardware, system designs and maintaining piping and process standards while installing new piping and rotating equipment. • Fits and performs socket weld, butt weld and threaded pipe. • Runs and bends SS tubing. • Runs groove pipe. • Fabricates CPVC, PVC, Fibercast piping. • Qualifies as a certified rigger. • Recommends and acts on preventative maintenance on mechanical and piping systems. • Uses shop papers to clearly document recommendations and provide precise/concise description of work completed. • Completes basic sheet metal work. i.e. guards. • Completes activities or projects on time and within budget. • Recommends improvements on existing mechanical and piping systems. • Assists in developing work standards, methods and equipment design. • Identifies spare parts and inventory levels on newly installed equipment and mechanical and piping systems. • Is able to find spare parts in SAP for all mechanical and piping systems. • Adheres to relevant repair standards whenever possible, discussing deviations with associate team leader/team leader as needed. • Maintains a clean work place. • Performs other duties as assigned. If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume and let's start the journey together ! Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences. Roquette believes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion must be woven into everything we do, from the products we make, through the relationships we build with our partners, and most importantly within the teams we create and how we interact together. As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach, by creating a workforce that represents the world we live in, and the communities and customers we serve. To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit

Created: 2024-11-02