Industrial Maintenance Tech - Food Processing Automation
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Sonstegard Foods Company in Sheldon, IA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to independently troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment, ensuring plant reliability and performance. You will work on automated egg grading systems, conveyors, motors, drives, and packaging equipment while supporting uptime and safety.
The ideal candidate has 3–7+ years in industrial maintenance, strong electrical skills with 480V, and experience with VFDs, motor controls, and PLCs in food processing
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.
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.
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Sonstegard Foods Company in Sheldon, IA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to independently troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment, ensuring plant reliability and performance. You will work on automated egg grading systems, conveyors, motors, drives, and packaging equipment while supporting uptime and safety.
The ideal candidate has 3–7+ years in industrial maintenance, strong electrical skills with 480V, and experience with VFDs, motor controls, and PLCs in food processing
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