Industrial Equipment Mechanic

West Liberty Food Manufacturing; West Liberty (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

West Liberty Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, efficient operation of conveyors, motors, pneumatics, and automated equipment.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with production teams to minimize downtime while adhering to food safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED with maintenance experience.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with reading equipment manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment and automated machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues.
• Assist with installation, adjustment, and maintenance of production equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading manuals/schematics

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

VFDs

Pumps/Conveyors

Job description

At West Liberty Foods, we're looking for Maintenance Technicians who enjoy troubleshooting equipment, solving mechanical problems, and keeping production running safely and efficiently. In this role, you'll work on conveyors, motors, pneumatic systems, and automated production equipment while expanding your technical skills in a modern manufacturing environment.***Opportunity OverviewJob Title: Maintenance TechnicianShift: Days (2-2-3)Hours: 6:00am - 6:00pmHourly Wage: $25-$33+/HourShift Premium: Available to 2nd, 3rd and Night shifts** Sign-On Bonus: $3000**Whether your background is in food manufacturing, packaging, warehouse automation, agriculture, plastics, or another industrial setting, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career with a stable, industry-leading company that invests in its people and supports long-term professional development.What You'll DoAs a Maintenance Technician, you'll help keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and completing repairs on a variety of industrial systems.- Build Your Skills with a Growing Industry LeaderKey ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment and automated machineryPerform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and uptimeDiagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issuesAssist with installation, adjustment, and maintenance of production equipmentRead and interpret equipment manuals, diagrams, and schematicsComplete work orders and maintenance documentationSupport continuous improvement efforts that increase equipment performance and efficiencyPartner with production teams to minimize downtime and follow all safety and food safety proceduresAbout West Liberty FoodsWest Liberty Foods manufactures high-quality meat and poultry products found in leading grocery stores and restaurant chains across the country. As one of North America's largest protein processors, we produce more than 650 million pounds of food products annually.Our success is built on the people who keep our operations running every day. We offer a team-oriented culture, competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities to grow your career.Why Join West Liberty Foods?Competitive hourly pay based on experience$3,000 Sign-On BonusStable and growing manufacturing companyExposure to modern industrial equipment and automationOpportunities for skill development and career advancementComprehensive benefits package including:- Medical, Dental, and Vision CoveragePaid Time Off401(k) Retirement Savings PlanLife InsuranceShort-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending and Health Savings AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEducational AssistanceAdditional Voluntary BenefitsLocation(s)207 W 2nd St, West Liberty, Iowa 52776, United StatesRequirementsHigh School Diploma or GED required1 or more years of maintenance related experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical/electronic systemsAbility to read and write English with the ability to comprehend basic maintenance manuals, read prints/schematics/drawings.Preferred QualificationsTechnical training, trade school, military maintenance experience, or an Associate's Degree in a related field is preferred2 or more years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, food processing, packaging, distribution, agricultural processing, or another industrial environmentExperience working with industrial equipment. Examples may include: conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes or production machineryAbility to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or automation systemsExposure to automated or PLC-controlled equipment is a plus, but not requiredExperience using a CMMS or maintenance work order system is beneficialPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand and walk for extended periodsAbility to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to climb ladders and work from elevated platforms when necessaryAbility to work in varying temperature environmentsAbility to safely perform maintenance activities in a manufacturing settingWork AuthorizationMust be authorized to work in the United StatesSponsorship is not available for this opportunityEqual Opportunity EmployerWest Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.West Liberty Foods committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, we are responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.You should be proficient in:PLC Troubleshooting SkillsElectrical SchematicsElectrical Troubleshooting SkillsMechanical Troubleshooting SkillsFood and Beverage ManufacturingISO 22000120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsHydraulics ExperienceElectrical Systems Diagnostics & RepairPreventive Maintenance & InspectionElectrical InstallationElectrical TroubleshootingElectrical RepairTroubleshooting Industrial Automation EquipmentMechanical TestingPLC Wiring ExperienceElectrical / Electronic SystemsPneumatics TroubleshootingBoiler CertificationBoiler TroubleshootingMaintenance and Repair SkillsIndustrial Electrical ExperienceIndustrial Electrical SystemsHydraulic Systems & ComponentsEquipment Diagnostics & TroubleshootingMechanical Systems & Component RepairElectrical Schematic ReadingEquipment Repair & MaintenanceEquipment InstallationMachine Safety Inspections3 phase wiringAC/DC controlsautomatedautomated equipmentCMMSmaintain machinerymotor controlsMultivacTextorVFDServoMachines & technologies you'll use:Refrigeration/Cooling SystemsConveyor SystemsServo Motorsplcvaccumevfd