Description High Plains Processing is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the soon-to-be switch plant in Mitchell, South Dakota. High Plains is affiliated with South Dakota Soybean Processors (SDSP) and their strategic partners. This affiliation ensures Maintenance Technicians will have a foundation of support and resources needed to drive success. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for diagnosing and troubleshooting various issues to ensure the upkeep or repair of manufacturing equipment to keep the plant in peak operational status. Employee appreciation will be demonstrated through amazing benefits, company sponsored events, and career development opportunities. High Plains Processing is projected to open in the fall of 2025. We are currently hiring (9) Mechanical Maintenance Technicians to start in April 2025. Primary Responsibilities Safety • Keep safety at the forefront through compliance, training, identifying potential hazards, reporting incidents, knowing emergency response procedures and actively participating in safety initiatives. • Maintain all interior and exterior work areas in accordance with SQF compliance and safety policy and procedures, including maintaining the Master Sanitation Schedule to SDSP standards. • Work with the safety department and SQF management to comply with employee, product safety, and environmental compliance program standards. • Maintain standards above minimum compliance with all governing laws and regulations. People • Understand and comply with facility policies and procedures to ensure all facility or company objectives and goals are achieved. • Professionally interact and clearly communicate with all facility team members and departments. • Engage as a team member, actively completing daily tasks and additional duties. • Develop strong relationships with all internal departments. Maintenance and Reliability • Has direct influence and control of maintenance material and inventory • Maintains a clean shop and sanitary conditions • Participates in routine on-call schedule Equipment Maintenance: • Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery, systems, and facilities. • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and operational issues and execute timely repairs. • Maintain and update maintenance logs, documentation, and schedules. Troubleshooting and Repairs: • Respond promptly to equipment malfunctions or breakdowns. • Utilize diagnostic tools and manuals to identify and resolve issues effectively. • Replace, adjust, or repair defective parts using hand tools, power tools, and other specialized equipment. Communicate and Collaborate • Notify supervisor of any observed safety, environmental, quality, or production opportunities. • Communicate with oncoming crew of all happenings, findings, or concerns that took place during shift. • Document operational challenges or main occurrences through shift notes. • Perform duties outside normal responsibilities as needed to support the team and organizational goals. Requirements Basic Qualifications • Highschool diploma or equivalent • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Basic computer skills including entering data into a spreadsheet and utilizing email • Maintain a safe, positive work attitude and demonstrate willingness to be a team member • Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work well with others • Experience in a processing facility is preferred Physical Requirements Must Possess the Ability to Do the Following Frequently: • Sit, stand, and walk • Bend, squat, and kneel • Push/Pull/Carry/Lift 25- 50lbs. • Use fine finger movements • Reach above shoulder level • Climb ladders and stairs Work Environment • Work on & around high structures • Exposed to excessive noise • Exposed to dust • Works around moving machinery • Drives motorized equipment • Occasionally exposed to fumes • Exposed to temperature changes • Work in confined spaces
See More Details >>Job Description About The Role The Engineer I position will work on one to two product lines that are typically low complexity. This role will participate in engineering related projects and independently make some job-related decisions. An Engineer I will be required to solve engineering problems using established practices to choose the best solution and communicate technical information internally and externally. Responsibilities • Review order build sheet to verify the product specification is complete and correct and develop a preliminary design configuration and bill of material. • Utilize 3D CAD software to design structure, systems and other components needed to meet specifications. • Create drawings, CNC files, bills of material, and other design documentation. As well as process engineering change orders. • Review design and document quality of intermediate designs. • Use and maintain engineering product data management tools. • Work towards a given design schedule with consistent manager interaction. • Provide information across multiple departments and interact with customers. • Be aware of state and federal regulations to ensure product meets legal requirements. • Perform engineering calculations using pre-defined methods. • Assist with setup and execution of functional, load, strain gauge, accelerated and/or field testing and apply results to verify functionality and structural integrity. • Implement changes to continuously improve the safety, quality, delivery, and cost of Trail King products. • Calculate pricing for standard and custom products. • Participate in new product development projects. • Perform basic static structural finite element analysis. Candidate Requirements Associate's degree with minimum 2 years' experience or Bachelor's degree. Physical Demands & Work Environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is required to stand; walk; sit; climb; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job in the factory areas, the employee is exposed to changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to dust, fumes and is near moving machinery.
See More Details >>Heavy Machinery Repairer Are you interested in a career that involves working with heavy machinery? In this role, you will maintain and repair trucks, bulldozers, power shovels, and other equipment used for construction operations. Key Responsibilities • Service drive shafts, universal joints, service brake shoes, water pumps, and turbochargers • Maintain and replace cylinder heads, high-pressure fuel injection pumps, and road wheels • Repair and replace body panels, fenders, and radiators • Troubleshoot hydraulic systems Required Skills and Qualifications • Interest in math, electricity, and shop mechanics • Interest in electric motors and appliances Benefits of This Career Path In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. This training can lead to a civilian career at service stations, auto and construction equipment dealers, farm equipment companies, and state highway agencies. You can also consider a future as a garage mechanic, carburetor mechanic, transmission mechanic, construction equipment mechanic, or endless track vehicle mechanic.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Mitchell, SD, often begins with an apprenticeship that blends practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last between three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 829 mechanical trade professionals in South Dakota, with wages averaging $187.17 per week. The job outlook is promising, with a projected growth rate of 11% from 2023 to 2033. Aspiring mechanical trade professionals in Mitchell can explore apprenticeship opportunities through trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $85,000 annually for experienced professionals.
