Maintenance Tech - Nights

Post Holdings, Inc.; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Lenox, Iowa, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform process and production maintenance across the facility, addressing equipment breakdowns, installations, and improvements.

The role requires reading diagrams, basic knowledge of belts, hydraulics, and SAP CMMS usage; you’ll work on safety and GMP compliance and may operate a forklift.

Qualifications

• Technical certificate preferred (HVAC, welding, electrical, automation).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years in industrial operations or related field preferred.
• OSHA 10/HAZMAT/LOTO training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair facility equipment and systems.
• Respond promptly to urgent maintenance needs.
• Read diagrams, manuals, and manufacturer specs to service machinery.
• Document work in SAP CMMS and ensure safety practices.
• Support GMP and food safety requirements.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting

Reading diagrams

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma / GED

Technical certificate (preferred)

Tools

SAP CMMS

Forklift operation

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Lenox, Iowa and often called the "Pearl of the Prairie" is where you can find small town living, focused on family and friends, with big city amenities not far from reach in Des Moines, Omaha, and Kansas City. Located in southwest Iowa, Taylor county, with a population of around 1400, the Lenox area reaches far beyond the city limits with beautiful and productive fields of corn, beans, and other croplands. Lenox holds an amazing four day Rodeo every July and is home to a beautiful 36-9 hole golf course, several fishing and boating lakes, great area hunting, a beautiful city park with swimming pool, and many picnic parks. The MFI location in Lenox produces primarily pre-cooked egg patties. With its friendly atmosphere, safe environment, and progressive spirit, Lenox is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

Responsibilities

Night Shift Position, 2/2/3 Schedule

$2.00/hr additional Shift Differential pay

SUMMARY:

This position performs process and production maintenance throughout the facility. Maintenance Technician’s responsibilities includes but not be limited to equipment breakdowns, installation and startups, process improvements, preventative/precision maintenance programs and continuous improvements activities. Candidates must be self-motivated and have ownership to maintenance processes and results.

• Ability to respond in an efficient and effective manner to urgent facility needs.
• Ability to read and understand diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications to disassemble, repair, replace, rebuild, and install mechanical equipment.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of belts, sheaves, chains, sprockets, bearings, lubrication standards, and applications.
• Basic understanding & knowledge of fasteners, thread types, & proper applications.
• Utilize CMMS (SAP) to support the maintenance function including review, execution, and documentation of scheduled/unscheduled work on daily basis.
• Basic ability to diagnose and repair all mechanical power transmission equipment. Basic knowledge of gear boxes, mechanical drives, variable speed applications, and motors.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems including cylinders, valves, manifolds, vacuum systems, air filtration and lubrication devices.
• Basic knowledge of pipe fitting, insulating, rigging applications, use of mechanical tools, hand tools, and power tools.
• Responsible for adhering to all safety policies and procedures, incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks. Take personal responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure that product quality is maintained. Ensure that all policies, procedures, and activities related to Food Safety and Quality are followed and complied.
• Computer literacy or the ability to learn.
• Ability to drive a forklift and / or aerial work platform is preferred or the ability to learn.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Technical certificate is preferred. i.e. HVAC, welding, electrical, automation.
• High school diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• 1+ years’ experience in industrial operations, plant operations, maintenance, food / pharmaceutical industry, utilities and/or related field is preferred.
• Prior training and education in OSHA 10 Hour, HAZMAT, Arc Flash, LOTO, electrical systems and fall protection is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Including but not limited to: Walking, climbing, lifting to 50 lbs., applying force to hand and power tools, crouching, bending, standing, working in varying temperatures, working at height.