Entry-Level Maintenance Technician: Mechanical & Electrical Repair

Hog Slat; Humboldt (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hog Slat, Inc. in Humboldt, IA is seeking an Entry Level Maintenance Technician to join our Slat Plant team. You will assist with repairs and help maintain mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components for material handling equipment and facility maintenance needs.

Responsibilities include inspection, dismantling, measuring parts, and installing new pipes. High School diploma or GED with up to 1 year of related experience is required; candidate should be hands-on and eager to learn.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Up to 1 year related experience preferred.
• Hands-on individual with willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspects and listens to machines to locate causes of malfunctions.
• Assist in dismantling machines and equipment to gain access to problem area.
• Assist in inspecting and measuring parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
• Assist in removing and replacing worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system.
• Locate damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machine, and measures, cuts, threads, and installs new pipe.
• Assist with the troubleshooting of electrical issues and repairs as required.
• Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair.
• Repairs broken parts
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.

Skills

HS diploma GED

1 year experience

Manual dexterity

Problem solving

Education

HS diploma GED

1 year experience

Job description

Hog Slat, Inc. in Humboldt, IA is seeking an Entry Level Maintenance Technician to join our Slat Plant team. You will assist with repairs and help maintain mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components for material handling equipment and facility maintenance needs.

Responsibilities include inspection, dismantling, measuring parts, and installing new pipes. High School diploma or GED with up to 1 year of related experience is required; candidate should be hands-on and eager to learn.