Plant Maintenance Technician – Flexible Hours & Repairs

Empirical Foods; South Sioux City (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Empirical Foods in Nebraska is seeking a Maintenance employee to support routine and preventative maintenance of plant machinery. The role involves servicing air systems, refrigeration units, hydraulic tanks, compressors, and condensers, as well as assisting with installation, testing, and continuous improvement projects.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of plant maintenance experience, a High School diploma or equivalent, basic electrical knowledge, and the ability to lift up to 60

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of plant maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks according to procedures and schedules.
• Repair, service, test and adjust equipment (air systems, refrigeration, hydraulics, compressors, condensers).
• Operate and maintain material handling equipment when required.
• Identify and report problems to maintenance management for direction or coordination.
• Assist with installation, testing, and improvement projects.
• Maintain safety standards and compliance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Material handling equipment cert

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Refrigeration systems knowledge

Job description

Empirical Foods in Nebraska is seeking a Maintenance employee to support routine and preventative maintenance of plant machinery. The role involves servicing air systems, refrigeration units, hydraulic tanks, compressors, and condensers, as well as assisting with installation, testing, and continuous improvement projects.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of plant maintenance experience, a High School diploma or equivalent, basic electrical knowledge, and the ability to lift up to 60