Food Plant Maintenance Tech – Reliability & Troubleshooting

Michael Food; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Norwalk, Iowa, seeks a Maintenance Technician L1 to perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and drive reliability improvements in a fast-paced production environment.

You will collaborate with plant maintenance, operations, and support teams to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while adhering to GMPs and food safety standards. Proactive problem solving and a strong work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and decipher mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and P&ID diagrams.
• Prior experience with SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate with reliability and maintenance teams to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Learn and execute Precision Maintenance techniques to meet tolerances.
• Perform technical troubleshooting with experienced maintenance personnel.
• Assist maintenance personnel through training and development.
• Follow reliability procedures for critical spares and parts.
• Assist in quality commissioning for rebuilt or new equipment.
• Utilize CMMS to manage reliability reporting and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or 2-year technical certificate

1 year experience as industrial maintenance technician

Ability to read mechanical drawings & electrical schematics

SAP experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Norwalk, Iowa, seeks a Maintenance Technician L1 to perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and drive reliability improvements in a fast-paced production environment.

You will collaborate with plant maintenance, operations, and support teams to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while adhering to GMPs and food safety standards. Proactive problem solving and a strong work ethic are essential.