Maintenance Technician

PowerToFly; Waverly (IA); On-site; USD 38,039 - 54,177; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

11 paid holidays

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company based in Waverly, Iowa is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for operating and maintaining various production lines. The ideal candidate will ensure safe and efficient operations while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, conducting preventive maintenance, and maintaining documentation. The role offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control line equipment.
• Repair and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Perform quality checks and line relief duties.
• Conduct equipment changeovers and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure general cleanliness and sanitation of work areas.

Skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Adherence to GMP

Sanitation tasks

Documentation accuracy

Education

Relevant technical training

Tools

Production line equipment

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining various pouch, can, and bag production lines, including associated casers, depalletizers, and palletizers. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high‑quality operations through proper documentation, equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). The technician supports continuous improvement efforts, performs sanitation tasks, and follows Nestlé Quality Management System (QMS) and Waverly Norms.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• $33.47
• Shift: 2nd shift
• 401k with company match
• Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Insurance eligibility begins on 31st day of employment
• 11 paid holidays

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate and control line equipment – 40%
• Repair, troubleshoot equipment, create/complete work orders – 20%
• Quality checks / Line relief – 10%
• Equipment changeovers – 10%
• Inventory consumptions and reversals – 5%
• Inspections and preventive maintenance – 5%
• General housekeeping and sanitation – 5%
• Other duties assigned by supervisor – 5%

Materials:

• Supply machine centers with packaging and raw materials.
• Inspect and verify materials for accuracy and compliance with CCP requirements.
• Reject damaged or non‑conforming materials.
• Maintain sanitation consistent with food manufacturing standards.
• Communicate effectively with operators, mechanics, and management.

Safety:

• Follow Waverly safety objectives and plant safety rules.
• Report incidents and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain compliance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Follow the Safety Management System.

Environmental:

• Adhere to the Nestlé USA Waverly Environmental Policy.
• Support pollution prevention, energy conservation, and solid waste minimization.
• Contribute to environmental improvement initiatives across the plant.

Equipment:

• Safely operate and adjust packaging equipment.
• Modify running conditions as needed to maintain performance standards.

Contacts:

• Interact with vendors, contractors, and other Nestlé facilities as required.

Records / Reports:

• Accurately complete production, quality, and inventory documentation.

Training:

On‑the‑job training by qualified peers.

Standard in‑plant courses and occasional off‑site training.

Typical training period: 4–6 weeks.

Annual training from QA, Safety, Environmental, and HR departments.

Performance Expectations:

Examples of performance deficiencies include:

• Substandard line performance
• Excessive waste
• Production of non‑conforming product
• Loss of production time
• Damage to materials or equipment
• Inaccurate documentation

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

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