4-Day Week Maintenance Technician - Food Processing

National Beef; Tama (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Attendance bonus $2.50/hr

Health, vision, dental

401K with company match

Paid vacation after 1 year

Paid holidays and personal days

Employee meat purchase sales

Life insurance

Job summary

Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company, is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Tama, Iowa facility. This on-site, full-time role offers a 4-day work week with hourly pay starting at $25.50 and up to $35.50 per hour based on experience.

You will maintain and repair equipment, perform preventive maintenance, install components, troubleshoot systems, and collaborate with management. Strong mechanical skills and safety focus are required.

Qualifications

• Mechanical skills and understanding of basic machine functions.
• Ability to use common tools such as hammers, saws, drills, and wrenches.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Willingness to work and be on time when scheduled.
• Ability to read, write and speak English preferred.
• Strong work ethic and eye for detail.
• Exemplary safety record and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Fixing and maintaining mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines.
• Rebuilding, repairing, and/or replacing equipment/machinery/parts.
• Performing preventative maintenance.
• Installing equipment/machinery/parts.
• Inspecting and troubleshooting equipment and systems.
• Creating daily activity reports.
• Collaboration with management and other departments regarding maintenance issues.
• Examines product quality and records data as required.
• Instructs maintenance trainees and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Basic tools

Basic computer skills

English literacy

Punctuality / dependability

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Tools

Ammonia/Refrigeration systems

Electrical

Food processing

Job description

Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company, is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Tama, Iowa facility. This on-site, full-time role offers a 4-day work week with hourly pay starting at $25.50 and up to $35.50 per hour based on experience.

You will maintain and repair equipment, perform preventive maintenance, install components, troubleshoot systems, and collaborate with management. Strong mechanical skills and safety focus are required.