Maintenance Tech - Food Processing Equipment Specialist

Daybreak Foods, Inc.; Estherville (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak Foods, Inc. in Estherville, IA is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our egg production and processing facility to perform repairs during non-production and production times.

You will inspect, diagnose, dismantle and repair machinery, perform preventative maintenance, document work, replace worn parts and coordinate with supervisors to minimize downtime in a food manufacturing environment. The role requires a high school diploma, maintenance experience, and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Maintenance certification or equivalent experience preferred.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Previous maintenance experience required; food manufacturing experience desirable.
• Knowledge of safety programs and processes (Confined Space, LOTO, Hazcom, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test and diagnose machinery to identify malfunctions.
• Dismantle equipment to access defective parts and conduct repairs.
• Maintain and service food processing equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance (motors, bearings, belts, fluids, filters).
• Carry out general maintenance tasks (plumbing, electrical work, new equipment installs).
• Document maintenance activities including preventative actions.
• Identify required parts and notify supervisor.
• Notify supervisors before maintenance in food handling areas.
• Clean up tools and debris; ensure hygiene and GMPs after work.

Skills

Machinery knowledge

Independent worker

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Pneumatics

Power transmission

Education

High school diploma

Maintenance certification

First Aid/CPR

Food manufacturing experience

Safety program knowledge

Job description

Daybreak Foods, Inc. in Estherville, IA is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our egg production and processing facility to perform repairs during non-production and production times.

You will inspect, diagnose, dismantle and repair machinery, perform preventative maintenance, document work, replace worn parts and coordinate with supervisors to minimize downtime in a food manufacturing environment. The role requires a high school diploma, maintenance experience, and the ability to work with