Night-Shift Maintenance Tech: Plant Electrical & Systems

Red Star Yeast Company LLC; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k with match

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick time

Life insurance

Job summary

Lesaffre, a global leader in fermentation, leads the Red Star Yeast team in Cedar Rapids, IA. This Maintenance Technician role covers electrical and mechanical equipment, with a rotating night shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, and a strong focus on safety and reliability.

You will perform rounds, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and participate in upgrades while documenting work in MAPCON CMMS. The position requires an Industrial Maintenance degree or 3–5 years’ experience and skills in PLC

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field, or 3–5 years experience.
• Experience diagnosing electrical circuits with test equipment.
• Ability to read PLC logic and electrical diagrams.
• Familiar with CMMS for documenting maintenance work.
• Forklift, man lift and production equipment training.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and handle extended hours if needed.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Assist with electrical upgrades and control panel construction.
• Run conduit and install equipment.
• Perform daily rounds and PMs; document in CMMS.
• Troubleshoot issues using PLC interface software.
• Collaborate with other technicians.

Skills

PLC logic

Electrical diagrams

Troubleshooting

Read manuals

Education

Degree in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

MAPCON CMMS

MS Outlook

Test equipment

Job description

Lesaffre, a global leader in fermentation, leads the Red Star Yeast team in Cedar Rapids, IA. This Maintenance Technician role covers electrical and mechanical equipment, with a rotating night shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, and a strong focus on safety and reliability.

You will perform rounds, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and participate in upgrades while documenting work in MAPCON CMMS. The position requires an Industrial Maintenance degree or 3–5 years’ experience and skills in PLC