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Lauridsen Group Inc. Field Service Technician - Western Iowa - APC in United States
Traveling position based in or around Sioux City IA, Sac City IA, Storm Lake IA, or Worthington, MN.
To develop and maintain production, cleaning and maintenance SOP’s for each collection site and work with collection site management on any issues that arise.
JOB DUTIES:
Travel to collection plants as assigned by management. Submit written reports after each visit. Distribute reports to APC leadership and collection site contacts.
Troubleshoot and repair production equipment at each of the collection sites. Include scope of work in each collection site visit report.
Ensure collection plants are making quality plasma.
Act as a point of contact, interacting with collection site employees, in a manner that promotes APC positively.
Collect samples throughout the plasma collection system to assure quality plasma is being produced.
When not traveling to collection sites, work in areas as assigned by management.
Be available on short notice to visit and troubleshoot at any of the collection sites.
Assist with the construction of any new collection sites and installation of new equipment at any of the existing sites.
Ability to troubleshoot and program PLC/PLC operated equipment as well as general knowledge of the programs and functions at company and collection sites.
Maintain company vehicle appropriately (i.e. oil change, tires, washing, etc.).
Ability to use computers and Microsoft Office software’s (Word, Excel, Outlook).
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Travel required between 75-100%.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with collection site management.
Possess working knowledge of each collection site, how all plasma equipment operates and how to maintain the equipment at all sites for which you are responsible.
Must be knowledgeable of and be able to follow all policies and procedures and regulatory requirements at collection sites.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical components, wiring and PLC systems.
Ability to develop good working relationship with contract carriers that transport the plasma from collection sites to processing plant.
Ability to learn how to perform the following duties at collection sites or at home plant: weld stainless steel, work on existing or new pumps, operate reverse osmosis system and general knowledge of refrigeration systems, centrifuges and PLC controllers.
Have basic knowledge of plumbing, metal fabrication and carpentry.
Ability to operate forklifts and other industrial equipment such as welders, hand wrenches, power tools and cutting torches.
Ability to read, write, and understand the English language.
Basic analytical ability to determine appropriate maintenance procedures.
Knowledge and ability to implement all safety techniques in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Ability to receive and maintain valid driver’s license.
Ability to interpret and work from oral and written instructions.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with APC personnel, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and other business related contracts.
Ability to work independently, set priorities, and determine work assignments and work methods.
Ability to assist with special or ongoing projects as instructed by Field Tech Services Manager.
Ability to remain calm and professional at all times.
Ability to operate all necessary office equipment required to accomplish job duties, such as computers, telephones, fax machines, etc.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to work daily, weekends, holidays, overtime, and call-ins during downtime at locations as necessary.
Ability to assist in other work related areas as requested.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associates, Bachelors, or Technical/Vocational degree in Industrial Technology, Maintenance, Engineering, or related field preferred.
Experience: 1-2 years of experience in industrial maintenance preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license.
BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Approximate: 8 Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)
Key: Occasional = 0% - 33%
Frequent = 34% - 66%
Continuous = 67% - 100%
N/A = Not Applicable
Standing - Frequent
Sitting - Occasional
Walking - Continuous
Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping - Occasional
Reaching Above Shoulder - Frequent
Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) - Occasional
Working on Heights:
Unprotected Heights - Occasional
Protected Heights - Frequent
Lifting Weights from 1 to 100 Pounds - Frequent
Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials - Occasional
Weighing from 1 to 100 Pounds
Being Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment - Frequent
Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job) - Frequent
Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery - Frequent
Hand Movements:
Recording Data - Frequent
Operating Office Equipment - Occasional
Operating Computer - Frequent
Simple Grasping (right and left) - Frequent
Firm Grasping (right and left) - Frequent
Fine Manipulating (right and left) - Frequent
Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls - Frequent
Vision: Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to - Yes
Access Required Information and to Perform Job Duties
Color Definition Required: - Yes
Hearing: Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to
Communicate/Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes
Mobility: Ability to be mobile throughout required work areas.
Office - Occasional
Multiple Locations - Occasional
Plant - Continuous
Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area - Continuous
Rough Terrain - Occasional
Other - N/A
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LGI’s foundation began in 1916 as the Lauridsen Creamery, selling butter, eggs and poultry to the local community. Although our headquarters in Ankeny, Iowa, is not far from the old creamery in Dedham, Iowa, the company is now worldwide with more than fifty manufacturing and sales locations in twenty countries and sales in more than sixty countries.
Each company under the LGI umbrella is truly independent. They have the ability and the charge to be entrepreneurial, to seek out new markets, to develop new products and applications, and – above all - to discover new ways to add value through fractionation and novel application.
What’s more, because some LGI companies have offices and presence around the world, all LGI companies benefit from their exposure to new markets, new products, new applications and new thinking.