Plant Technician – Pipefitting, Transloading & Maintenance
Evergreen Grease Enterprises, LLC — Elkhart, IN
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Hourly
About Us
Evergreen Grease Enterprises, LLC is a used cooking oil and grease recycling company with over 40 years in the industry, operating across Indiana, Michigan, and Missouri. Our Elkhart, IN facility processes fats, oils, and grease (FOG) collected from commercial and industrial customers.
About the Role
We're looking for a hands-on, multi-skilled technician to join our Elkhart plant. This role splits time across three areas: pipefitting and mechanical repair on process piping, transload operations (moving product between rail cars, trucks, and storage), and general plant maintenance. You may also be called on for specialized repairs on process equipment. This is a working-trade role — you'll be doing the work directly, not managing a crew.
What You'll Do
- Install, repair, and maintain process piping, pumps, valves, and fittings
- Diagnose and fix leaks, blockages, and pressure issues in plant piping systems
- Perform welding, soldering, and threading for pipe repair and fabrication
- Safely load and unload product between rail cars, tanker trucks, and storage tanks
- Operate transload equipment (pumps, hoses, valves, forklifts)
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems
- Troubleshoot general facility issues — lighting, doors, minor structural repairs
- Take on specialized repairs on process equipment (pumps, separators, boilers) as assigned
- Follow all safety practices, including PPE compliance and lockout/tagout procedures
- Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours plant emergencies
What You'll Need
- 2+ years of pipefitting, mechanical, or industrial maintenance experience; welding experience preferred
- Experience with transload or bulk liquid transfer operations preferred (we'll train the right candidate)
- General maintenance skills across electrical, HVAC, or basic structural repair
- Ability to read piping diagrams and basic technical documentation
- Forklift certification, or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire
- Valid driver's license (CDL a plus, not required)
- Comfortable working independently and juggling different types of tasks in a single shift
- High school diploma or equivalent; trade school or apprenticeship training a plus
Physical Requirements
Regularly lifts up to 50 lbs (occasionally 75 lbs with assistance); frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing; works outdoors and in varying temperatures; exposure to plant odors, chemicals, and equipment noise; must be able to wear PPE for extended periods.
Work Environment
This role is based on-site at the Elkhart, IN plant and involves regular work in process areas, the transload yard, and the maintenance shop. The facility operates continuously, and this role may require occasional evening, weekend, or on-call hours to respond to production or transload needs outside standard shifts.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Retirement plan with company match
- On-the-job training and cross-skill development opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Evergreen Grease Enterprises, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these characteristics.
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 2 years of pipefitting experience?
Work Location: In person
