Evening Electromechanical Tech - Food Processing & Packaging

Grassland Dairy Products, Inc.; West Point (NE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hire Bonus

Shift differential

Overtime Sundays

Job summary

Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. is seeking an Electromechanical Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical systems on food processing and packaging equipment.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot PLCs and control panels, read schematics, ensure GMP/HACCP compliance, and support continuous improvement while upholding safety. This on-site role in West Point, NE follows a 2-2-3 night schedule with a competitive hourly wage, a hire bonus, and

Qualifications

• Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including motors, sensors, PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment (conveyors, mixers, fillers, packaging machines).
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including motors, sensors, PLCs, and control panels.
• Diagnose mechanical issues involving hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and drive systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Maintain and repair automation systems, including PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley).
• Support production teams to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
• Conduct equipment inspections and document maintenance activities.
• Communicate issues and outcomes with coworkers and leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending equipment/process improvements.
• Participate in utility upgrades and infrastructure projects.
• Promote safety per policies (LOTO, confined space, PPE) and prevent contamination.
• Ensure GMP/HACCP compliance and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical maintenance

PLCs

Schematic reading

Automation systems

Safety compliance

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Job description

Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. is seeking an Electromechanical Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical systems on food processing and packaging equipment.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot PLCs and control panels, read schematics, ensure GMP/HACCP compliance, and support continuous improvement while upholding safety. This on-site role in West Point, NE follows a 2-2-3 night schedule with a competitive hourly wage, a hire bonus, and