Industrial Maintenance Technician - Iowa Cage Free - Goldfield, IA

Versova; Goldfield (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for an Industrial Maintenance Technician in Goldfield, IA. The role involves maintaining and repairing industrial machinery, ensuring optimal functionality through preventive measures. Candidates should have relevant certifications and 2+ years of experience in a similar environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance preferred (2+ years).
• Ability to lift 75+ lbs and work in tight spaces.
• Familiarity with safety equipment like LOTO, harnesses.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Maintain parts inventory and tools.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade or technical school education

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician - Iowa Cage Free - Goldfield, IA

Industrial Maintenance Technician - Iowa Cage Free - Goldfield, IA

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Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician – Iowa Cage Free- Goldfield, IA

Department: Maintenance

Location: Goldfield, IA

Reports To: Business Unit Leader

Job Type: Full-time, hourly

Job Summary

The Industrial Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing mechanical, electrical, and conveying processing systems and industrial machines. This role involves preventative and predictive maintenance, testing, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs, contributing to the daily achievement of production goals by ensuring optimal machine functionality.

Essential Job Functions

• Repair and perform basic maintenance on industrial machinery, including automation, mechanical, electrical, and conveying systems, following manufacturer recommendations and company SOPs.
• Identify root causes of mechanical and electrical issues, performing essential repairs such as welding, fabricating parts, plumbing, or replacing defective components.
• Diagnose and conduct conveyor maintenance as scheduled.
• Perform preventive maintenance on processing machines and supporting equipment.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
• Troubleshoot and replace or repair drive chains, gears, belts, pulleys, shafts, rollers, electric motors, and gearboxes.
• Maintaining and organizing a parts inventory system.
• Ordering parts and communicating with external vendors.
• Maintain tools, keeping them clean and in good working condition, and keep the work area organized and safe.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions, working with management to resolve safety concerns.
• Follow compliance, food safety, and biosecurity rules, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of electrical systems, electrical testing devices, and pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Reading and comprehension skills for understanding SOPs and written instructions.
• Effective and professional communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, honesty, and team-oriented character.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with safety equipment such as LOTO, harnesses, lanyards, hoists, and PPE is a plus.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prefer additional trade or technical school education in maintenance, mechanical, welding, HVAC, or electrical.
• Prefer 2+ years of experience in industrial, commercial, or facility systems maintenance.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holiday hours as required.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull 75+ lbs.
• Ability to walk, climb, stand, and sit for long periods and work in tight spaces.

Preferred Qualifications

• Maintenance experience in the food, poultry, or agriculture industry is a plus.

Expect walking, climbing (ladders and stairs), standing, and sitting for long periods, and working in tight spaces. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, industrial environment.

About Us

Joining the Versova family of companies is more than just starting a new job. When you are employed by Versova, you immediately become part of a team dedicated to working under a common set of core values and guiding principles, including excellence, ownership, initiative, execution, and continuous improvement.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Farming

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