1st Shift Maintenance Technician - $26+/hr + Benefits

JBS Foods; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wages starting at $26.60/hour

Weekly pay every Friday

Benefits after 90 days

Vacations

Paid holidays

Personal days

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

JBS Prepared Foods in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician to monitor and maintain equipment across the plant. The role includes troubleshooting Formax, Alkar, Multivac, Flexvac, and slicer systems, with training available for related boiler, refrigeration, electrical, and hydraulics tasks.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least two years in production maintenance, with strong mechanical aptitude and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• English reading, writing and speaking ability required.
• Two years of previous production maintenance experience preferred.
• Mechanical inclination and knowledge of job specifications.
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all production areas to ensure proper equipment function.
• Complete assigned work orders and adhere to safety procedures.
• Repair and adjust electrical and electronic equipment as needed.
• Promote safety and complete required paperwork accurately.
• Oversee mechanical work and correct downtime causes.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and support production managers to start on schedule.
• Work 40+ hours per week across plant areas.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Formax

Alkar

Multivac

Flexvac

Slicer equipment

Job description

JBS Prepared Foods in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician to monitor and maintain equipment across the plant. The role includes troubleshooting Formax, Alkar, Multivac, Flexvac, and slicer systems, with training available for related boiler, refrigeration, electrical, and hydraulics tasks.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least two years in production maintenance, with strong mechanical aptitude and English proficiency.