Power House Opr Craftsperson, Dayton, OH up to $40/hr (12 hour shifts) with Sign-On Bonus
About Primient
Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.
Ready for a career with more impact? Join a market leader in ingredient manufacturing that is poised for a new era of success.
This role does work 12 hour shifts and increases to $40.00/hour after 120 day probationary period.
Requires a Ohio Class III Stationary Steam Engineer License
Sign On Bonus of $3,000
Basic Job Skills
- Ability to obey all safety rules and identify and correct potential safety problems
- Ability to work both in a team environment and individually as required
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- Follow SOP’s and/or PM task instruction sets
- Communicate with production prior to starting job and when job is completed
- Ability to clearly communicate this information to team members
- Strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of tools and equipment
- Perform routine work as scheduled, or as time permits
- Troubleshoot equipment/systems as required
- Identify and implement solutions to recurring equipment problems
- Assist I&E technicians and mechanics as needed / as asked
- Must be able to identify the need for, and request engineering/vendor assistance as required
- Communicate and work with other groups (process engineers, production technicians, quality control) as necessary to promote efficiency in problem solving and work scheduling
- Required to clean up after jobs are completed / perform housekeeping as required in the area
- Familiarize product, steam and airflows though out the area
- Perform Lock out Tag out and work permitting for all maintenance in area
- Increase to $40.00/hr after completion of 120 day probationary period.
About You
- High School graduate or GED
- Ohio Class III Stationary Steam Engineer License
- 5 Years minimum industrial experience
- Must be willing to work overtime including nights, weekends and holidays, both scheduled and on call-in basis
- Demonstrated experience with plant equipment (pumps, piping systems, columns, tanks, compressors, turbines, high pressure boilers, etc) including troubleshooting
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to safely perform the following tasks:
- Lifting of up to 50 pounds without mechanical assistance.
- Use of hand tools above shoulders, under ergonomically stressful conditions, and under application of heavy force by employee.
- Work in elevated positions with hand tools and fall restraint equipment.
- Ability to wear personnel protective equipment (PPE)
Location/Environment
- We are in Dayton, Ohio. You must be able to work in hot and cold temperatures. This is also a physical job. You must be able climb stairs and ladders, lift and carry 55 lbs., and perform other physical duties. Successful candidates must also pass drug screen and background check.
Working with us in Dayton
Specializing in citric acid production, our plant in Dayton is a 24/7, unionized site with a longstanding relationship to the local community. Our team of 100+ colleagues put its focus on safety, quality, and excellence. There is also an increasing emphasis on cross-communication, training, and employee engagement to give everyone a part to play in shaping our culture and driving improvement on site.
Relocating to Dayton (or our region)
Dayton is family-friendly city just east of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and less than two hours from Cincinnati, Columbus, and Indianapolis. The greater Dayton area is made up of over 11 smaller communities adding to the choice of places to live. The region is renowned as one of outdoor adventure capitals of the Midwest and has a thriving arts and cultural scene.
Total Rewards
Starting pay of $37.14/hr + overtime with opportunity to advance with our pay for skill system.We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
Competitive Pay
Multiple Healthcare plan choices
Dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
Paid holidays & vacation
Floating days off
Parental leave for new parents
Employee resource groups
Learning & development programs
Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
Career Path & Culture
Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.
Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,
Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")
The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.