Maintenance Technician Agropur

Northwest Iowa Community College; Hull (IA); On-site; USD 43,187 - 44,565; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Job summary

A leading community college in Hull, Iowa, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform routine and breakdown maintenance on processing and packaging equipment. The ideal candidate will ensure the plant operates efficiently and in compliance with safety regulations. Responsibilities include emergency repairs, overseeing preventive maintenance, and working closely with production teams. This position offers a starting wage of $31.35 to $32.35 and includes a comprehensive benefits package focusing on employee health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and breakdown maintenance on processing and packaging equipment.
• Oversee all aspects of the preventive maintenance program.
• Provide emergency repairs of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Effective communication

Prioritization skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hydraulic equipment

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Job description

Invest in you, JOIN AGROPUR. We dairy you!

The Maintenance Technician performs routine and break down maintenance on processing and packaging equipment and is responsible for keeping the plant running and in compliance with all rules and regulations by using safe methods of equipment repair/upkeep. The Maintenance Technician performs repairs as needed by the department, troubleshoots processes, manages and administers the preventive maintenance program, and assists with machine set ups and rebuilds as needed.

How Agropur invests in You

• Starting wage of $31.35 to $32.35
• Night shift 5pm to 5am on 2-2-3 schedule
• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with crew from previous shift and with the crew of the following shift.
• Prioritize daily workload and assign work as needed; following-up on rush requests.
• Train or mentor new Maintenance Technicians as needed and update training documents.
• Work closely with production Supervisors, line leaders and production crews to answer questions and receive as much information as possible to perform the work successfully.
• Oversee all aspects of the preventive maintenance program:
  • Review all production lines and plant systems to ensure required PM’s are entered into the program.
  • Efficiently and successfully complete PM tasks as needed.
• Efficiently perform regular and preventative maintenance related to the plant, equipment, and grounds in compliance with standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, and safety policies as enforced by OSHA.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment during the packaging/production process as needed.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Effectively perform and assist in repair or updating and installation of equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting of equipment, including both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Complete and update work orders using in-house systems.
• Complete and maintain routine and preventive records and logs.
• Work closely with production to minimize downtime while maintaining quality.
• Perform buildings and grounds maintenance/up-keep as needed; including snow removal, changing light bulbs and filters, etc.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all plant area processes.
• Accurately read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.
• Perform utility inspections (boilers, air systems, WWTP, water systems, ammonia, HVAC, security, etc.), adjusting as needed.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform work accurately, reliably, thoroughly, timely, and within safety guidelines.
• Regular contact with suppliers and vendors as well as occasional contact with regulatory agencies for inspections.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol:
  • Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
  • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
  • Support safety policies and programs.