Industrial Maintenance Tech – Food Processing & Automation

Sonstegard Foods Company

Sioux Falls (SD)

On-site

USD 30,307 - 46,838

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay
Overtime opportunities
Benefits: medical, PTO, 401(k)

Job summary

Sonstegard Foods Company seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment, driving plant reliability and performance. The Sheldon, IA facility features high-volume automated egg grading and packaging systems, conveyors, and control networks.

You will work independently and support uptime across production lines in a demanding food processing setting. Ideal candidates have 3–7+ years in industrial maintenance, strong electrical skills, and experience

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
VFDs & motor controls
Industrial automation
Reading schematics
Safety compliance

Tools

PLC basics
Electrical schematics reading
Preventive maintenance tools

Job description

Sonstegard Foods Company seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment, driving plant reliability and performance. The Sheldon, IA facility features high-volume automated egg grading and packaging systems, conveyors, and control networks.

You will work independently and support uptime across production lines in a demanding food processing setting. Ideal candidates have 3–7+ years in industrial maintenance, strong electrical skills, and experience

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