Industrial Maintenance Tech — Electrical & Mechanical

KENT WORLDWIDE; Sheldon (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

KENT Nutrition in Sheldon, IA, is hiring a Maintenance Technician to service all plant equipment and buildings. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues, and ensuring safety practices are followed on the 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Monday–Friday shift, with some on-call responsibilities. You will document repairs, maintain data sheets, work with PLC inputs, motors, VFDs, and sensors, and support continuous improvement while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Adequate formal training or experience as a millwright or industrial maintenance technician.
• Proficiency with electrical systems and controls in a plant environment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with PLC I/O and sensors a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and preventive maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor factors that may influence quality and safety of finished feed and ingredients.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance plan timeline that includes mechanical, electrical, and control system equipment, with clear instructions and tasks to be performed.
• Establish and conduct regularly scheduled inspections of all equipment items, including motors, drives, panels, sensors, and power distribution components, in accordance with the maintenance plan, noting condition and required corrective actions.
• Ensure proper building, electrical infrastructure, and housekeeping maintenance for the safety of employees.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical problems throughout the plant, including motors, conveyors, VFDs, starters, limit switches, and basic control circuits.
• Perform or coordinate electrical inspections, repairs, and upgrades in compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and local electrical codes.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all work performed, including electrical repairs, inspections, and modifications, and manpower time distribution.
• Be proactive in the mechanical and electrical/technical needs of equipment maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Maintain “Equipment Data Sheet” files for each item of plant equipment, including electrical specifications, labor and parts costs, and continuously improve the tag and identification system for all spare parts.
• Ensure adequate supply of electrical components, food-grade lubricants, equipment parts, and tools are maintained in inventory.
• Organize and maintain operator manuals, electrical schematics, and parts lists for all equipment in the facility.
• Practice and enforce good safety procedures in all work performed, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety practices.
• Follow and enforce plant policies, rules, and guidelines.
• Oversee and ensure all maintenance tasks, including electrical work performed by operators or contractors, are completed safely and documented properly.
• Communicate operating condition, efficiency, and electrical reliability issues of all equipment to the Plant Manager.
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

Millwright experience

Industrial maintenance

Electrician

Welding

Electrical troubleshooting

VFDs knowledge

Reading schematics

Shop tools

Safety procedures

Documentation

English communication

Job description

KENT Nutrition in Sheldon, IA, is hiring a Maintenance Technician to service all plant equipment and buildings. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues, and ensuring safety practices are followed on the 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Monday–Friday shift, with some on-call responsibilities. You will document repairs, maintain data sheets, work with PLC inputs, motors, VFDs, and sensors, and support continuous improvement while collaborating with