Maintenance Intern

As a Maintenance Intern you'll maintain and repair any and all plant electrical equipment and control instruments. You'll also assist in the construction and installation of plant electrical modifications or equipment additions as assigned by the Electrical/Instrumentation Supervisor.  

What you’ll do as a Maintenance Intern:

• Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to Lesaffre's safety-first culture by strictly following all safety protocols and participating in required safety programs 
• Responsible for the upkeep and repair of all plant motors, motor control centers, control panels, VFD units, air conditioning units, refrigeration units, office and plant lighting, transformers, motor controls, capacitor bank systems, and other equipment as assigned. 
• Responsible for the calibration, maintenance, and repair of all plant instruments including but not limited to, pH probes, conductivity probes, flow meters, pressure transmitters, level transmitters, and oxygen probes 
• Perform daily rounds throughout the plant and check critical instruments for proper operation 
• Perform weekly preventive maintenance on assigned equipment as scheduled by the E/I Maintenance Supervisor or his designee when absent 
• Fill out report sheets on PM task that have been assigned 
• Work on electrical upgrade projects and equipment modifications that may involve the construction of control panels, running of reasonable conduit routes, and pulling conductors 
• Troubleshoot equipment with the use of PLC interface software 
• Assist other technicians with inspections of the plant equipment and make necessary repairs as requested 
• Log daily activities and Worker Order (WO) reports on WO database 
• Communicate progress on assigned duties and general topics through various software programs including but not limited to, MAPCON and MS Outlook 
• Assist the mechanical maintenance department and technicians as needed 
• Make mechanical decisions, repairs, and adjustments when necessary 
• Other duties as assigned  

• Apprenticeship, working toward an Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance (or related field) or equivalent work experience 
• Must understand be able to use complicated test equipment for diagnosis of hard-to-find problems with electrical circuits and equipment 
• Must be able to read and understand PLC logic and electrical diagrams or schematics 
• Must be able to read equipment manuals and use the troubleshooting guides found within to solve problems 
• Must be willing and able to use a computer on a daily basis 
• Must be willing and able to use tools 
• Required to be trained on and able to operate forklifts, man lifts, production equipment and power tools 
• Able to handle critical decision making responsibilities and deal with mental stress from occasional extended worked hours   

Education and/or Experience:

Apprenticeship, working toward an Associate's Degree in Industrial Maintenance (or related field) or equivalent work experience in place of degree preferred. Minimum of 2 years' experience in field preferred. 

Lesaffre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.