Dairy Plant Maintenance Technician

AMPI; Sanborn (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

Short-term disability

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AMPI, a Midwest dairy co-op, is seeking a Maintenance Craft Worker to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant machinery, conveyors, and motors at the Sanborn, IA facility. The role emphasizes safety, food quality, and operational efficiency within a dairy production environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing, and the ability to operate heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree or trade certificate preferred.
• 1–2 years of skilled mechanical maintenance experience in food manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support to ensure safety, product integrity and production efficiency.
• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyors and production machines.
• Respond to maintenance issues promptly and document repairs and parts used.
• Adhere to Environmental, Health, Safety, and GMP policies.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree or trade certificate (preferred)

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Motors & drive systems

Conveyor systems

Job description

AMPI, a Midwest dairy co-op, is seeking a Maintenance Craft Worker to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant machinery, conveyors, and motors at the Sanborn, IA facility. The role emphasizes safety, food quality, and operational efficiency within a dairy production environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing, and the ability to operate heavy equipment.