Food Plant Maintenance Technician — 4-Day Week Schedule

National Beef Packing Company LLC; Tama (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Attendance bonus

Health, vision & dental

401K with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Employee meat purchase

Life insurance

Job summary

Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company, is seeking qualified maintenance professionals to join our on-site team in Tama, IA. This full-time role focuses on mechanical upkeep, repairs, and preventative maintenance of plant equipment in a food processing setting.

Responsibilities include repairing machinery, installing parts, inspecting systems, and coordinating with management. Familiarity with ammonia/refrigeration is a plus, and a safe, punctual, team-oriented work ethic is essential.

Qualifications

• Mechanical skills and understanding of basic machine functions.
• Ability to use common tools such as hammers, saws, drills, and wrenches.
• Basic computer skills and ability to read, write and speak English.
• Strong work ethic and punctuality.
• Safety-conscious with Exemplar safety record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fixing and maintaining mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines.
• Rebuilding, repairing, and replacing equipment and parts.
• Performing preventative maintenance and installing equipment.
• Inspecting and troubleshooting equipment and systems.
• Create daily activity reports and coordinate with management on maintenance needs.
• Assist and direct maintenance trainees as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Use of common tools

English reading/writing

Basic computer skills

Ammonia/Refrigeration experience

Job description

Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company, is seeking qualified maintenance professionals to join our on-site team in Tama, IA. This full-time role focuses on mechanical upkeep, repairs, and preventative maintenance of plant equipment in a food processing setting.

Responsibilities include repairing machinery, installing parts, inspecting systems, and coordinating with management. Familiarity with ammonia/refrigeration is a plus, and a safe, punctual, team-oriented work ethic is essential.