Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing

West Liberty Foods, L.L.C.; West Liberty (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

West Liberty Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep conveyors, motors, pneumatic systems, and automated production equipment running safely and efficiently. You’ll troubleshoot issues, perform preventive maintenance, and repair electrical and mechanical systems in a modern manufacturing setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 1+ years in maintenance. The role offers a 2-2-3 shift and a $3,000 sign-on bonus, with opportunities for growth and development within

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 or more years of maintenance experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical/electronic systems.
• Ability to read and write English with the ability to comprehend maintenance manuals, prints/schematics/drawings.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment and automated machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, diagrams, and schematics.
• Complete work orders and maintenance documentation.
• Support continuous improvement efforts that increase equipment performance and efficiency.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

Read manuals

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree / technical training

Tools

CMMS

Maintenance work order system

Job description

At West Liberty Foods, we're looking for Maintenance Technicianswho enjoy troubleshooting equipment, solving mechanical problems, and keeping production running safely and efficiently. In this role, you'll work on conveyors, motors, pneumatic systems, and automated production equipment while expanding your technical skills in a modern manufacturing environment.

Opportunity Overview

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Shift: Days (2-2-3)

Hours: 6:00am - 6:00pm

Hourly Wage: $25-$33+/Hour

Shift Premium:Available to 2nd, 3rd and Night shifts

Sign-On Bonus: $3000

Whether your background is in food manufacturing, packaging, warehouse automation, agriculture, plastics, or another industrial setting, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career with a stable, industry-leading company that invests in its people and supports long-term professional development.

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll help keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and completing repairs on a variety of industrial systems.

- Build Your Skills with a Growing Industry Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment and automated machinery
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and uptime
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues
• Assist with installation, adjustment, and maintenance of production equipment
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, diagrams, and schematics
• Complete work orders and maintenance documentation
• Support continuous improvement efforts that increase equipment performance and efficiency
• Partner with production teams to minimize downtime and follow all safety and food safety procedures

About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods manufactures high-quality meat and poultry products found in leading grocery stores and restaurant chains across the country. As one of North America's largest protein processors, we produce more than 650 million pounds of food products annually.

Our success is built on the people who keep our operations running every day. We offer a team-oriented culture, competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities to grow your career.

Why Join West Liberty Foods?

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Stable and growing manufacturing company
• Exposure to modern industrial equipment and automation
• Opportunities for skill development and career advancement
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Educational Assistance
  • Additional Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1 or more years of maintenance related experience troubleshooting mechanicaland electrical/electronic systems
• Ability to read and write English with the ability to comprehend basic maintenance manuals, read prints/schematics/drawings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical training, trade school, military maintenance experience, or an Associate's Degree in a related field is preferred
• 2 or more years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, food processing, packaging, distribution, agricultural processing, or another industrial environment
• Experience working with industrial equipment. Examples may include: conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes or production machinery
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or automation systems
• Exposure to automated or PLC-controlled equipment is a plus, but not required
• Experience using a CMMS or maintenance work order system is beneficial

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb ladders and work from elevated platforms when necessary
• Ability to work in varying temperature environments
• Ability to safely perform maintenance activities in a manufacturing setting

Work Authorization

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, we are responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.