Maintenance

Besser Company; Sioux City (IA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Besser Company in Sioux City, Iowa, seeks a Major Maintenance technician to maintain and repair all mechanical equipment and on-site buildings. You will read schematics for troubleshooting, weld, braze, and operate essential equipment.

The role requires a high school diploma and two years of shop experience, with emphasis on safety and accurate time entry. This is a hands-on position in our manufacturing facility with opportunities to grow skills in hydraulics and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of shop experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Responsabilités

• Read hydraulic and electric schematics to troubleshoot equipment.
• Enter time into the business system accurately.
• Work in high places using ladders, platforms, and lifts.
• Work on energized electrical and hydraulic systems safely.
• Weld proficiently with stick and MIG.
• Braze and cut with a torch.
• Operate snow removal equipment.
• Occasionally perform duties outside regular shift hours.
• Follow all PPE requirements and safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Machinery knowledge

Tool knowledge

Blueprints

Mathematics

Physical strength

Hand tools operation

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Welding equipment

Torch brazing equipment

Description du poste

Company: Besser Company

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Sioux City, Iowa

Posted: 09/30/2026

JOB SUMMARY

Major Maintenance is responsible for maintaining and repairing all mechanical equipment owned by Besser. Major Maintenance is also responsible for repairing and maintaining all buildings and structures on Besser property.

Essential Functions

• Read and understand hydraulic and electric schematics for the purpose of troubleshooting equipment.
• Accurately enter time into the business computer system.
• Work in high places from ladders, platforms and man lifts.
• Understand proper procedures for working on energized electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Be able to weld proficiently with stick and mig.
• Be able to braze and cut with a torch.
• Operate all snow removal equipment.
• Be available to occasional perform duties outside of regular shift hours.
• Use proper PPE at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Two years shop experience.

Skills

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair and maintenance. Knowledge of blueprints, drawings and models. Knowledge of mathematics. The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects. The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs. Using hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials or in manipulating things such as hand tools and hoist.

Requirements

Major Maintenance must work in a safe manner and must have a safe work record. Safety must be the first and foremost concern as these machines are capable of great bodily harm.