Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

MAC Incorporated; Harris (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MAC Incorporated in Osceola, IA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot and repair production equipment in a food manufacturing environment. The role focuses on preventive and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime and support safe, efficient production.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment, troubleshooting, fabrication, and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience or technical training from an accredited trade/technical school.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, buildings, and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and complete repairs with minimal supervision.
• Fabricate, modify, and improve equipment to support production needs.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform basic welding and fabrication as needed.
• Communicate equipment status and repair progress with teams and engineers.
• Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement efforts.
• Follow GMP, sanitation, and food safety procedures.
• Complete additional maintenance duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance & repair

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Education

Technical training from an accredited trade/technical school

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

480V electrical

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Osceola, Iowa
Job Ref: 41518

LARGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN OSCEOLA IA IS LOOKING FOR STRONG ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL TECHNICIANS.

OPENINGS:
MON-FRI 3:30PM-12AM
3223 530PM-6AM
TUE-SAT 330PM-12AM
MON-FRI 330PM-12AM

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH PLCS, VFDS, 480V, HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS

PAYS: $28-$38 HOURLY

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Position Summary

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems within a food manufacturing environment. This position performs both preventive and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime and support safe, efficient production.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, buildings, and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and complete repairs with minimal supervision.
• Fabricate, modify, and improve equipment to support production needs.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform basic welding and fabrication as needed.
• Work closely with production, maintenance engineers, and team leaders to communicate equipment status and repair progress.
• Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement efforts.
• Follow all company safety, sanitation, food safety, and maintenance procedures.
• Complete additional maintenance duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial maintenance experience or technical training from an accredited trade/technical school.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Candidates will complete a maintenance assessment during the interview process</strong>; the assessment is not pass/fail.

Preferred Experience

• Previous food manufacturing or food processing experience.
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience maintaining food processing and production equipment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs., bend, twist, stand for extended periods, and climb stairs.
• Comfortable working in temperatures around 35–45°F or below.
• Ability to work around raw, chilled, processed, and ready-to-eat meat products.
• Must follow strict GMP, sanitation, PPE, and food safety requirements.
• Must be available for 8–12 hour shifts, weekends, and mandatory overtime based on production needs.

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