Industrial Maintenance Tech – Food Processing

Sonstegard Foods Company; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

401(k) with company match

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Sonstegard Foods Company in Sheldon, IA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to independently troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment and drive plant reliability. You will work on automated egg processing lines, conveyors, motors, and PLC-related systems in a high-volume facility.

The ideal candidate has 3–7+ years of maintenance experience, strong electrical troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with VFDs and industrial automation.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills (480V preferred).
• Experience with VFDs, motor controls, and industrial automation.
• Experience in food processing, agriculture, ethanol, feed mill, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and safety-focused.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in physically demanding conditions.
• Refrigeration experience is a strong plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electrical failures.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Perform advanced preventative maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly and efficiently.
• Identify reliability improvements and recommend solutions.
• Support plant uptime and production goals.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Safety-conscious

Physical strength

Tools

VFDs

Motor controls

Electrical schematics

Job description

Sonstegard Foods Company in Sheldon, IA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to independently troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment and drive plant reliability. You will work on automated egg processing lines, conveyors, motors, and PLC-related systems in a high-volume facility.

The ideal candidate has 3–7+ years of maintenance experience, strong electrical troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with VFDs and industrial automation.