Food Plant Maintenance Technician - Growth & Innovation

Open Gates Group; Iowa; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

PTO & Birthday PTO

Advancement opportunities

Employee discounts

Small company culture

Job summary

Open Gates Group, based near Kalona, IA, leads a family of 11 businesses dedicated to growing and manufacturing local dairy products. The Maintenance Technician will repair, maintain, and install industrial equipment to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement across our facilities in the Midwest.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, experience with boilers, compressors, welding, and refrigeration, and strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of boilers, compressors, welding, refrigeration, and industrial equipment strongly preferred.
• Ability to read technical documentation, schematics, and chemical labels.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required; CDL Class A preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and limited electrical troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of production equipment and facility systems.
• Inspect components to identify wear, misalignment, or mechanical issues and make repairs or adjustments.
• Realign, calibrate, and adjust functional components and control instruments.
• Start, test, and verify proper operation of machinery after repairs or modifications.
• Perform welding and fabrication as needed to repair or modify equipment.
• Assist with installation, setup, and commissioning of new production machinery and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Teamwork

Math skills

Reading schematics

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Boilers

Compressors

Welding

Refrigeration

Industrial equipment

Job description

Open Gates Group, based near Kalona, IA, leads a family of 11 businesses dedicated to growing and manufacturing local dairy products. The Maintenance Technician will repair, maintain, and install industrial equipment to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement across our facilities in the Midwest.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, experience with boilers, compressors, welding, and refrigeration, and strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.