Precision Equipment Assembly & Maintenance Technician

South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB; South Sioux City (NE); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Empirical Foods is seeking a Maintenance Assembler to assemble and perform preventative maintenance on pumps, grinders, and other equipment at plant and customer locations. The role includes hands-on installation, testing of Research and Development (R&D) equipment, and involvement in continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities include assisting with new construction, installing and wiring equipment, performing routine maintenance, reading blueprints, and traveling for installations as

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of maintenance/assembly experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and maintain company equipment (pumps, grinders, etc.).
• Assist with new construction tasks (drilling, framing, wiring) and with installation of new equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine equipment upkeep (air compressors, HVAC).
• Travel for installations as needed and work from blueprints or manuals.
• Organize parts and equipment for projects and keep drawings updated.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic electrical knowledge

Equipment certification

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Material handling equipment certification

Job description

Empirical Foods is seeking a Maintenance Assembler to assemble and perform preventative maintenance on pumps, grinders, and other equipment at plant and customer locations. The role includes hands-on installation, testing of Research and Development (R&D) equipment, and involvement in continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities include assisting with new construction, installing and wiring equipment, performing routine maintenance, reading blueprints, and traveling for installations as