Maintenance Technician - 4-Day Week in Food Processing

National Beef Co; Iowa; On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Attendance bonus

Health, vision, dental

401K with match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Employee meat purchases

Life insurance

Job summary

Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company, is seeking a qualified Maintenance Technician to join our on-site team in Tama, Iowa. The role involves maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines within a food processing environment.

Preferred ammonia/refrigeration experience, electrical knowledge, and familiarity with plant layout. Competitive pay between $25.50 and $35.50 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package and a relocation/qualification bonus.

Qualifications

• Mechanical skills and understanding of basic machine functions.
• Ability to use common tools such as hammers, saws, drills, and wrenches.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to work and be on time when scheduled.
• Ability to read, write and speak English preferred.
• Strong work ethic and eye for detail.
• Exemplary safety record (with previous employer).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Preferred experience includes ammonia/refrigeration systems, electrical work, food processing, and knowledge of plant layout and production floor equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Fixing and maintaining mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines.
• Rebuilding, repairing, and/or replacing equipment/machinery/parts.
• Performing preventative maintenance.
• Installing equipment/machinery/parts.
• Inspecting and troubleshooting equipment and systems.
• Creating daily activity reports.
• Collaboration with management and other departments regarding maintenance issues throughout the facility.
• Examines, tests, and measures product from assigned equipment for quality specifications, using gauges and instruments, and records data on appropriate forms.
• Instructs and directs any maintenance trainees assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Basic tools

Basic computer skills

English literacy

Punctuality

Job description

Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company, is seeking a qualified Maintenance Technician to join our on-site team in Tama, Iowa. The role involves maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines within a food processing environment.

Preferred ammonia/refrigeration experience, electrical knowledge, and familiarity with plant layout. Competitive pay between $25.50 and $35.50 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package and a relocation/qualification bonus.