Industrial Maintenance Technician - Electrical & PLCs

Mission Foods; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance and AD&D

401(k) plan with matching

Paid shoe allowances

Vacation Pay and 7 Paid Holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Gruma Corporation is seeking an industrial maintenance technician in the Omaha area to install, operate, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems for food processing equipment.

The role requires high school completion and several years of maintenance experience, with preference for PLC certification and food industry background. Candidates must follow GMP, safety rules, and participate in training and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 6 years of industrial maintenance/electrical experience preferred.
• Experience in food/beverage processing or packaging is preferred.
• Certified in Allen Bradley PLC programming or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs, operates, maintains, checks, and troubleshoots electrical equipment including 3 phase and single-phase systems and all A/C/D/C equipment.
• Maintains and repairs mechanical equipment as directed and performs PM and repair tasks per GMP rules.
• Troubleshoots PLCs and installs/upgrades VFD programs; performs safe start-up and testing.
• Reads wiring diagrams and installs semi-complex electrical circuits; dismantles and reassembles equipment as needed.
• Maintains safe working environment, adheres to safety policies, wears PPE, and reports hazards.
• Assists in training new personnel and supports cross-functional teams.

Skills

Electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Welding & fabricating

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

VFD install/repair

Lubrication & bearings

Troubleshooting diagnostics

Education

High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC programming

Job description

Gruma Corporation is seeking an industrial maintenance technician in the Omaha area to install, operate, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems for food processing equipment.

The role requires high school completion and several years of maintenance experience, with preference for PLC certification and food industry background. Candidates must follow GMP, safety rules, and participate in training and team collaboration.